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Teaching Electromagnetic Waves Used in Communication Technologies
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Use this set of lessons to explore how electromagnetic waves make modern communication technology possible.
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Science 101: Can Electromagnetic Waves Affect Emotions?
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This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses electromagnetic waves.
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The Electromagnetic Spectrum: Using Light and Color to Search for Astronomical Origins
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Using telescopes in space and on the ground for innovative research, NASA’s Astronomical Search for Origins program explores the universe at a variety of wavelengths. To help communicate the results of the Origins…
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Journal Article |
This study assesses students' conceptual understanding and interest during the electrochemistry unit of a physics course for nonphysics majors that was revised in light of consistently low ratings from its students. The…
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Journal Article |
In this article, a comparison of student learning outcomes is made in sophomore-level physical science classes using a “traditional” pedagogical approach versus a “modern” approach. Specifically, when students were…
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Waves and electromagnetic radiation
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As the Science Scope editor notes, “Most of our students—and many adults—take modern technology for granted, never wondering how these machines work or what science makes them possible.” Much of this science…