Year 8 · Science
Energy waves in Year 8 Science
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Focus on electromagnetic waves uses xrays radio microwaves. Open support for “Describe Medical Uses of Ultrasound”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 8 learners practise electromagnetic waves uses xrays radio microwaves.
The activities include Describe Medical Uses of Ultrasound, Describe Non-Medical Uses of Ultrasound, Describe Properties and Uses of Ultraviolet, X-rays and Gamma Rays, and related practice. The checked support below includes teaching, video, worksheet, lesson. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
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- Describe Medical Uses of Ultrasound — support from Oak National Academy
- Describe Non-Medical Uses of Ultrasound — support from Oak National Academy
- Describe Properties and Uses of Ultraviolet, X-rays and Gamma Rays — support from BBC Bitesize
- Explain How Earthquakes Transfer Energy in Waves — support from YouTube — EarthPen
- Explain Uses of Radio Waves and Microwaves — support from YouTube — Cognito
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Oak: Ultrasound
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Features, properties and uses of the electromagnetic spectrum guide for KS3 physics students
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Seismic waves: physics animation
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Microwaves & Infrared | Characteristics and Uses
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Learn it properly
lessons and teaching pages
Oak lesson slides: Ultrasound
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The human ear and uses of sound waves
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Electromagnetic Spectrum Information Posters
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Earthquakes
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Earthquake classroom activities
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Oak worksheet: Ultrasound
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Electromagnetic Spectrum Collaborative Learning Activity
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