Boyer, David J / Electromagnetic Spectrum

Day One Research Topics

For this first day of the project, your goal is learn:
1) Where in the electromagnetic spectrum can find your assigned region?
2) What rank (1 - 7) is your assigned region for wavelength?
3) What rank (1-7) is your assigned region for frequency?
4) How can scientists use your assigned region to learn more about our universe? Use the following links provided by NASA and read about how they are using your assigned region of the electromagnetic spectrum...

Radio Waves   http://missionscience.nasa.gov/ems/05_radiowaves.html
especially check out the section Radio Telescopes

Microwaves   http://missionscience.nasa.gov/ems/06_microwaves.html
   especially check out the section Clues to the Big Bang. Also check out this site http://www.schoolsobservatory.org.uk/astro/cosmos/bb_evid

Infrared   http://missionscience.nasa.gov/ems/07_infraredwaves.html
   especially check out the section Seeing Through the Dust

Visible Light http://missionscience.nasa.gov/ems/09_visiblelight.html
   especially check out the section Color and Temperature

Ultraviolet http://missionscience.nasa.gov/ems/10_ultravioletwaves.html
   especially check out the section Ultraviolet Astronomy

X-Rays http://missionscience.nasa.gov/ems/11_xrays.html
   especially check out the section Temperature and Composition

Gamma Rays http://missionscience.nasa.gov/ems/12_gammarays.html
   especially check out the section Composition of Planets

Day Two Research Topics

For the second day on your project, you should use the book, paper, and internet resources (links provided below) to discover:
1) The two most interesting facts about your assigned region of the electromagnetic spectrum
2) One way that humans are using your assigned region to make life better here on Earth

Links to Use for Day Two:
http://revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/physics/waves/uses-electromagnetic-waves

http://www.scienceclarified.com/everyday/Real-Life-Physics-Vol-3-Biology-Vol-1/Electromagnetic-Spectrum-Real-life-applications.html

http://www.ducksters.com/science/physics/types_of_electromagnetic_waves.php

http://www.houseandhome.org/electromagnetic-wave-facts/

Poster Requirements:

Show - Where on spectrum

-         Compare Wavelengths

-         Compare Frequencies

Include :

-         One use NASA is using it to learn more

about the universe

-         Two most interesting things you learned

-         One use to make life on Earth better
TWO VISUALS