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.