Session Date
Lesson Topic
Waves -
Lesson Outline
Thursday, March 8, 2018
12:30 - 1:45; 75 min. -
Physical Science:
Waves -
Will and I reviewed some of the different frequencies of light. Will and I reviewed the structure of a light wave. Will had lots of questions about the way visible light is different than the non-visible light. I described the properties of X-rays and gamma rays. Will knew how we use X-rays and I suggested he imagine what it might be like if X-rays were capable of penetrating our atmosphere. I then described the amount of damage gamma rays can cause to living things. Gamma radiation is similar to nuclear radiation, and can destroy living tissue. Will was surprised that the solar gamma waves were moving through space at all times, away from our sun. We discussed how many scientific facts are absent from movies about space.
12:30 - 1:45; 75 min. -
Physical Science:
Waves -
Will and I reviewed some of the different frequencies of light. Will and I reviewed the structure of a light wave. Will had lots of questions about the way visible light is different than the non-visible light. I described the properties of X-rays and gamma rays. Will knew how we use X-rays and I suggested he imagine what it might be like if X-rays were capable of penetrating our atmosphere. I then described the amount of damage gamma rays can cause to living things. Gamma radiation is similar to nuclear radiation, and can destroy living tissue. Will was surprised that the solar gamma waves were moving through space at all times, away from our sun. We discussed how many scientific facts are absent from movies about space.
Assignment
None -
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Session Hours
1.25
Hours Attended
1.25
Entry Status
Review Status
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