Unit at a glance
3 lessons, 135 minutes of teaching
Scheme of work
The lessons in order
| Ref | Lesson pack | Structure | Worksheet | Quiz | Lab tab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 | The electromagnetic spectrum Radio waves, the light you see, and the gamma rays from space are all the same kind of wave, differing only in wavelength. | Cooperative Concept Mapping | 7 Q, 18 marks | 3 MCQ | tab 1 |
| 3.3 | Harmful effects of EM radiation The same spectrum that warms your skin and shows you the world can also burn, blind, and trigger cancer. | Think-Pair-Share | 6 Q, 14 marks | 1 MCQ | tab 2 |
| 3.3 | Digital and analogue signals A microphone makes a smooth, ever changing voltage. | Mix-Pair-Share | 6 Q, 15 marks | 4 MCQ | tab 3 |
Each pack holds the plan, worksheet and quiz for its lesson. Teach the rows in order; the lab tabs match the student lessons.
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