The Electromagnetic Spectrum - FREE Video Worksheet - Middle School Science 2026

In this video, Sciesmic breaks down the electromagnetic spectrum from the ground up. Whether you're studying for a test, working through MS-PS4 standards, or just genuinely curious about how light and energy work, this video has you covered.

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NGSS Standards:

Perfect for: 🎯 NGSS MS-PS4-1: Use mathematical representations to describe a simple model for waves that includes how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave.

TEKS Addressed: 
🎯 Middle School Science: 8.8.A - The student is expected to compare the characteristics of amplitude, frequency, and wavelength in transverse waves, including the electromagnetic spectrum.
🎯 8.8.B - The student is expected to explain the use of electromagnetic waves in applications such as radiation therapy, wireless technologies, fiber optics, microwaves, ultraviolet sterilization, astronomical observations, and X-rays.

⭐ What's Covered?:

✅ What the electromagnetic spectrum is and why it matters
✅ How electromagnetic waves travel and what makes them different from one another
✅ The 7 major regions: radio, microwave, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma
✅ How wavelength and frequency are related — and what that means for energy
✅ Real-world examples of each wave type in everyday life
✅ Why visible light is only a tiny slice of the full spectrum

What will the students be doing?

● Students will be given either a printed or digital handout to record answers on.

● Either individually or as a class watch the video

● Then, they will use the video and their own knowledge to answer the questions.

● Use questions to spark discussions and apply information beyond the page!

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