Electromagnetic Spectrum Invention Project (view)
Units included with this Open Author resource:
- Overview and Context
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- Learning goals:
- The student will use their knowledge of the electromagnetic spectrum to create an idea for an invention that uses waves on the EM spectrum to solve a problem.
- Keywords:
- Electromagnetic, EM Spectrum, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Invention, Poster
- Alignment:
- VA.SCI.2018.PS.7, VA.SCI.2018.PS.7.a, VA.SCI.2018.PS.7.b
Summary
I use this activity in class after students learn about the electromagnetic spectrum, some of the uses of various frequencies, and some of the dangers. This project helps students evaluate a new invention/new use for IR camera drones. Then, using their understanding of the EM spectrum and possible uses, they identify a problem and design an invention that uses one or more waves on the EM spectrum to solve the problem. Then, students create a poster to showcase their invention. Students can work independently or in small groups to complete this activity. This resource includes a student planning sheet and rubric for the poster that students create.