Radiation Biology

Module - 1a. Electromagnetic spectrum

National Standard

Conservation of energy and increase in disorder
Structure of atoms

Instructional Objectives

Classify types of electromagnetic energy by wavelength.
Model the electromagnetic spectrum.
Demonstrate the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and energy.

Performance-Content Matrix
Concept-recall Concept-apply

Initial Presentation Strategy
Present the concept name, definition, and best example (using a concrete model).

Generative Learning Strategy
Calculate wavelength and frequency for metal spring corled toy.

Order types of energy (calculate wavelength based on frequency).

Assessment
Create a diagram of the electromagnetic spectrum.

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