What is the Electromagnetic Spectrum?

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Direct Link: http://earthsky.org/space/what-is-the-electromagnetic-spectrum

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. This article describes the entire range of light waves which constitute the electromagnetic spectrum. Excellent graphics aid in illustrating the differences in types of light. The article also uses the electromagnetic spectrum to explore the universe, from visible light to X-rays and gamma rays.

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Subject(s): Science, English Language Arts, English Language Arts (B.E.S.T. - Effective starting 2021-2022)
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: informational text, text complexity, electromagnetism, electromagnetic spectrum, UV light, ultraviolet, visible light, microwave, gamma ray, radio wave, X-ray, infrared light, wavelength, frequency, Hertz, Hubble, Chandra, Spitzer, space telescope
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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