Wavestown

You will need to have this file open AND the Wavestown link at the same time. Put the answer to
questions 1, 2, 4, 5, &6 on the back of your worksheet. Use the front of your worksheet to answer
question 3.
1. Click on the link http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/waves.html

a. How are electromagnetic waves different from sound waves?

2. Click on the link http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/waves2.html
a. How are electromagnetic waves created?
3. Use the link http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/index.html
a. On the front of the worksheet, label the chart at the bottom.
b. Color the visible light area on the chart.
4. Use the links below to learn about the different types of waves. Match each of
the wave numbers (1-7) with at least 2 pictures on the worksheet. For
instance: if you have x-ray waves as #6, you would find 2 sites on your worksheet where you
would find x-ray waves and/or their uses and put a #6 next to each. Dr. Bobs Health Clinic
uses X-rays to study our bones. We also use high energy X-rays to treat cancer.
1. Use the link http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/radio.html to learn about

radio waves.
2. Use the link http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/micro.html to learn about
microwaves.
3. Use the link http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/infrared.html to learn
about infrared.
4. Use the link http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/visible.html to learn
about visible light.
5. Use the link http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/uv.html to learn about
ultra violet light waves.
6. Use the link http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/xrays.html to learn about
x-rays.
7. Use the link http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/gamma.html to learn
about gamma rays.
5. What type of wave has the longest wavelength?
6. What type of wave has the shortest wavelength?
7. Create a chart with the headings:
a. Beneficial
b. Harmful
i. Place each type of wave under the correct column(s)

Wavestown 07, Henry

http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/index.html