When teaching the electromagnetic spectrum, it is often difficult to move beyond the concepts of light and color and create memorable, hands-on learning experiences. How do you teach students that the twentieth century began with the discovery of the electron and ended with mainstream applications of electron particle emission? Keep reading to find out. The following sequential activities simulate how scientists and doctors use photon applications to construct inferences and make diagnoses based on the “mystery box” approach.
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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 5/1/2000Stock # ss00_023_08_26Volume 023Issue 08