Friday September 14, 2018
12:30 - 02:30; 120 min. -
Science Enrichment:
SKYPE; Electromagnetic Spectrum -
I introduced Yanuell to the electromagnetic spectrum. We discussed how the shape and frequency of a light wave, changes the characteristics of the energy transmitted on that wave. I explained that the more compact wave, has a higher frequency, and is called a gamma ray. These are the energy associated with a nuclear bomb. The waves that are the longest are radio waves that we use for listening to music and watching television. We worked our way through the different types of EM waves, and how each level of energy affects the human condition. We also discussed how the atmosphere protects us from gamma radiation: another excellent reason to be mindful of air pollution. At the end of the class we watched the brain pop videos on electromagnetic waves, color, and kinetic vs. potential energy.