Light Waves Reading with Electromagnetic Spectrum

Students read an engaging light waves reading about the properties of light waves and the electromagnetic spectrum. Then, students answer questions on a corresponding worksheet. Perfect for NGSS MS-PS4! Plus, it includes both PRINT and GOOGLE SLIDES options to assign!

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In this activity, students will:

• READ an overview of light waves that covers their fundamental properties (amplitude, frequency, and wavelength) and where light fits in on the electromagnetic spectrum. The text also explores how light waves interact with materials through reflection, refraction, absorption, and transmission.
• DEFINE key terms.
• ANSWER text-dependent questions. All answers come from the text, so no prior knowledge is required!

Topics Included in the Reading (at a middle school level):

• Introduction to light and the electromagnetic spectrum
• Light wave properties (wavelength, frequency, amplitude)
• Relationship between frequency and energy
• How amplitude affects brightness
• Light Interactions (reflection, absorption, refraction, diffraction, transmission)
• We see color because of reflection of specific wavelengths

Teacher Notes:

• NGSS Content Standards: NGSS MS-PS4-1
• Includes comprehensive answer key.
• Please note that this light waves reading is not editable.
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Related Standards:

• NGSS MS-PS4-1: Use mathematical representations to describe a simple model for waves that includes how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave.
• NGSS MS-PS4-2: Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.