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Day 1: "What is light" powerpoint (15 editable slides). Students will learn about light, photons, and how light travels in waves. Following the lesson students will complete a PHET simulation on waves and complete a 2 page worksheet.

Day 2: "The EM spectrum" powerpoint (16 editable slides). Students will learn about the different portions of the EM spectrum and how they are used in their every day lives. Following the lesson students will complete 16 task cards.

Day 3: "Spectroscopy" (22 editable slides). Students will take what they have learned about the EM spectrum and apply it to astronomy. Students will learn about spectral fingerprints and understand how we use them to learn about stars and light in the universe.

Day 4: EM spectrum station activity (not editable). 10 engaging stations! Materials needed: 2 laptops and a prism. Optional: solar beads. To see a full preview of this activity click here.

Day 5: Students will complete a crossword puzzle review and then take a quiz on spectroscopy (editable).