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This composite image combines NASA Extreme Ultravoilet Imaging Telescope images from three wavelengths into one that reveals solar features unique to each wavelength.

Audience

Educators

Grade Levels

Grades 5-8

Subject

Waves, Light

Type

Lesson Plans / Activities

Students can see the relationship between wavelength and frequency by shaking a length of clothesline, a spring or a Slinky®.
Wavelength and Energy [135KB PDF file]
This activity is part of The Electromagnetic Spectrum Unit.