Activity

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.

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.

Download the Word file for:

  • introduction/background notes

  • what you need

  • what to do

  • discussion questions

  • student handout.

Related content

Discover more about the fundamentals of waves or, for a more simplified look, see Waves and energy – wave basics.

Published:21 July 2007