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Overview of P5.2 The electromagnetic spectrum Lesson Statements Teaching activities Notes 1 (1hr for separate and combined) P5.2a recall that electromagnetic waves are transverse and are transmitted through space where all have the same velocity P5.2b explain that electromagnetic waves transfer energy from source to absorber P5.2c apply the relationships between frequency and wavelength across the electromagnetic spectrum (M1a, M1c, M3c) Starter: Electromagnetic spectrum song Main options: Topic exploration pack Activity 1 –Music Analogy for EM Spectrum activity Activity 2 – Transmission of EM Waves Plenary options: Discuss results seen with class, make sure pupils have taken appropriate notes. Radiation and waves learner resource 1: Create a mnemonic for the names of the regions of the EM spectrum. Link to online delivery guide for waves: 2 (1hr for separate and combined) P5.2d describe the main groupings of the electromagnetic spectrum and that these groupings range from long to short wavelengths and from low to high frequencies P5.2e recall that our eyes can only detect a limited range of the electromagnetic spectrum P5.2f recall that light is an electromagnetic wave Starter: A video summarising the electromagnetic spectrum with a brief guide to the characteristics of each part. Main options: EM Spectrum This learner lead activity provides learners with the opportunity to research and deliver key information about one of the groups of the EM spectrum. Worksheet to label the EM spectrum, pupils need to label the areas of the EM spectrum, add an image of what uses this and give a brief description. Use EM waves – Information sheet – Topic exploration pack, from the below link: Plenary: Electromagnetic spectrum card sort A card sort that learners can use as a research task with a range of informative resources, or as a revision tool. Link to online delivery guide for waves: The electromagnetic spectrum This informative website details useful information about each group of the EM spectrum in line with the GCSE specification, with revision of key terms such wavelength and frequency.