Physics of the Universe · Week 27 · Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
Light: Wave or Particle
Evaluating evidence that light behaves as both wave and particle and holding two perspectives at once with respect.
- Students will
- Students evaluate evidence that supports a wave model and a particle model of light and explain why scientists need both models.
- SEL skill
- Hold two views at once and listen respectfully to a view that differs
- What it looks like
- Students practice empathy and perspective by holding two ideas at once and listening respectfully to a view that differs from theirs.
- Content focus
- Light as wave and particle, and holding two views
- Format
- Structured discussion
Social awareness
Social awareness is listening for another person's point of view and responding with empathy. More social awareness activities
What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- HS-PS4-3: High School Physical Science performance expectation
- Science and engineering practice: SEP7 Engaging in argument from evidence
- Crosscutting concept: CCC4 Systems and system models
- Literacy in science: RST.11-12.8 Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science text.
- Traditional course: Physics
Fits these textbook chapters
- Physics Techbook, Concept 5.2: Reflection and Refraction
- Inspire Physics, Unit 4: Fundamentals of Light
- Inspire Physics, Unit 4: Reflection and Refraction
- Inspire Physics, Unit 4: Interference and Diffraction
- Inspire Physics, Unit 6: Quantum Theory and the Atom
- California HMH Science Dimensions: Physics in the Universe, Unit 7: Waves
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