4. Electromagnetic
Waves
• Energy carrying waves
emitted by vibrating
charges often electrons
that is composed of
oscillating electric and
magnetic fields that
generate one another.
17. Radio wave
• Your radio captures
radio waves emitted by
radio stations, bringing
your favorite tunes.
Radio waves are also
emitted by stars and
gases in space.
18.
19.
20. Microwave
• Microwave radiation will
cook your popcorn in
just a few minutes, but is
also used
by astronomers to learn
about the structure of
nearby galaxies.
21.
22. Infrared
• Night vision goggles
pick up the infrared light
emitted by our skin and
objects with heat. In
space, infrared light
helps us map
the dust between stars.
23.
24. Visible Light
•Our eyes detect
visible light.
Fireflies, light
bulbs, and stars all
emit visible light.
25.
26.
27. Ultraviolet
• Ultraviolet radiation is
emitted by the Sun and
are the reason skin tans
and burns. "Hot" objects
in space emit UV
radiation as well.
28.
29.
30.
31. X-ray
• A dentist uses X-rays to
image your teeth, and
airport security uses
them to see through
your bag. Hot gases in
the Universe also emit
X-rays.
32.
33. Gamma ray
•Doctors use gamma-
ray imaging to see
inside your body. The
biggest gamma-ray
generator of all is the
Universe
35. 3-2-1 EXIT CARD
3-What have you learned
today? Explain.
2-What life lessons have you
gained from the topic?
1-What MI Activity did you
learn the most from?