The electromagnetic spectrum – picture dictation
In this picture dictation activity, students use a range of skills to investigate some ways humans use the waves on the electromagnetic spectrum.
The electromagnetic spectrum
This interactive looks at the electromagnetic spectrum. To use this interactive, move your mouse or finger over any of the labelled boxes and select to obtain more information.
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By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
discuss some ways in which humans use the various waves on the electromagnetic spectrum
understand what happens to the wavelength as we move through the electromagnetic spectrum from radio waves to gamma waves.
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Related content
Discover more about the fundamentals of waves or, for a more simplified look, see Waves and energy – wave basics.
