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Electromagnetic Spectrum Foldable
Due Friday January 19th
Background: Light waves, such as those emitted from the sun, are called electromagnetic waves. These
waves are not just visible light waves (i.e.: colors). The electromagnetic spectrum includes seven
different types of waves. You will create a foldable booklet to teach yourself and your classmates the
differences between these types of waves.
Creating the Booklet:
 Get two sheets of paper, arrange them so they are offset by a ½ inch & fold them in half to make a
booklet. (see example)
 Staple the binding with 3 evenly spaced staples as close to the crease as possible.
Booklet Contents:
A. Cover Page:
 Write the title “electromagnetic spectrum”.
 Draw a picture of the sun.
 In the seven spaces on the right-hand side, write the names of different types of radiation (waves)
in the following order, top to bottom: gamma, X-ray, ultraviolet, visible, infrared, microwaves,
radio. (do this on each of the pages “tabs”, see example for clarification)
 Along the bottom of the page put your first & last name, along with your class period.
B. Page 1
 On the left-hand side (back of the cover) write “Light waves are transverse waves” along the long
edge (turn booklet to so it is wider than it is tall)
 Under the sentence, draw a generalized diagram of a transverse wave and label the “wavelength”,
“crest”, and “trough”. (use up all available space)
C. Page 2
 On each flap, draw a diagram showing the relative wavelength of each type of wave.
D. Page 3
 Left hand side (no lines) :
o write the definition for frequency of a wave.
o write a sentence describing what happens to the number of waves as energy increases.
o write a sentence describing what happens to wavelength as energy increases.
E. Page 4
 On each flap, write the range of wavelengths in meters, for each type of wave. (include units)
F. Page 5 (complete pg 6 prior to drawing on page 5.)
 On the left-hand side, write the title “Everyday Uses of Waves of the Electromagnetic Spectrum”
along the long edge (turn booklet to so it is wider than it is tall)
 Draw and label a picture to represent each type of wave use listed on page 6.
G. Page 6
 Find at least one use of each type of wave. Write the use of the wave on the lines provided.
H. Color your foldable. Be creative!