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Electromagnetic Spectrum Ruler, Years 8–11
A logarithmic ruler running from radio waves to gamma rays. Students read wavelength, frequency and photon energy together alongside the observing instruments, everyday objects at that scale and real applications for each band. The full interactive is available to licensed Education Universe users.
Years 8–11Explorer
Learning outcomes
- Order the bands of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Relate wavelength, frequency and photon energy.
- Describe applications of each band.
Teaching guidance
Ask students to place everyday technologies on the spectrum before checking the ruler.
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