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Year 8 · Science

Energy Waves

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 Waves, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, teaching, worksheet, lesson. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.

Activities covered

  • Describe Medical Uses of Ultrasound
  • Describe Non-Medical Uses of Ultrasound
  • Describe Properties and Uses of Ultraviolet, X-rays, and Gamma Waves
  • Explain How Earthquakes Transfer Energy in Waves
  • Explain Uses of Radio Waves and Microwaves

Checked learning resources

  • Oak: Ultrasound

    Oak National Academy · Video · Opens on the provider website

    Year 9 science lesson. I can describe what ultrasound is and explain its properties, and also describe some uses of ultrasound. Sound waves of frequency below 20 Hz usually cannot be heard by humans, so are called infras

  • Oak lesson slides: Ultrasound

    Oak National Academy · Teaching · Opens on the provider website

    Year 9 science lesson. I can describe what ultrasound is and explain its properties, and also describe some uses of ultrasound. Sound waves of frequency below 20 Hz usually cannot be heard by humans, so are called infras

  • Oak worksheet: Ultrasound

    Oak National Academy · Worksheet · Opens on the provider website

    Year 9 science lesson. I can describe what ultrasound is and explain its properties, and also describe some uses of ultrasound. Sound waves of frequency below 20 Hz usually cannot be heard by humans, so are called infras

  • Earthquake classroom activities

    British Geological Survey · Lesson · Opens on the provider website

    KS3–4 student activities explaining that earthquakes release energy transferred through Earth as longitudinal P-waves, transverse S-waves and surface waves.

  • Waves - KS3 Physics

    BBC Bitesize · Lesson · Opens on the provider website

    Year 8 Science resource matched to electromagnetic waves uses xrays radio microwaves.

  • Features, properties and uses of the electromagnetic spectrum guide for KS3 physics students

    BBC Bitesize · Video · Opens on the provider website

    Learn about the electromagnetic spectrum, the order of the waves, their uses and dangers with this guide for KS3 physics students aged 11-14 from BBC Bitesize. Key points Electromagnetic (EM) waves The electromagnetic sp

  • Seismic Waves | Easy Physics Animation

    YouTube — EarthPen · Video · Opens on the provider website

    Explains how earthquake disturbances transfer energy through Earth as seismic waves.

  • Microwaves & Infrared | Characteristics and Uses

    YouTube — Cognito · Video · Opens on the provider website

    Explains microwave communication, satellite links, cooking and energy transfer.