Name: ___________________________________ Date: _________ Per:_____ Doc _____
Electromagnetic Wave Mini Research Project
We have learned about the visible spectrum, but there are many other types of radiation given
off by objects in space. You and your group will research and share the following
information on your portion of the electromagnetic spectrum in a 3-5 minute Google slides
presentation.
 Describe the wavelength, frequency and energy of your type of radiation compared to
that of visible light.
 Explain where your type of radiation falls on the electromagnetic spectrum.
 List and explain at least 3 uses of your radiation.
 Explain what types of bodies give off your radiation in space. Also, describe why
your type of radiation is relevant to our astronomy studies.
 Determine and explain whether or not your wave is dangerous to humans.
You will compile all of your information on Google slides to be shared with the teacher and
accompany your presentation. You will be graded on both the quality of your slides and your
presentation. In addition to the required information above, see the rubric on the back of this
page when working on your presentation to be sure that you address all project requirements.
Our electromagnetic radiation is:
gamma
x-ray
ultraviolet
infrared
terahertz
microwave
radio wave
The other members of my group are _____________________, _____________________,
______________________
We will be presenting ______________________________________
** Remember to submit this rubric before presenting**
Rubric for Group Activity
Grading
Criteria
Score 3
Score 2
Content
All required topics are
addressed in detail
Three or more topics
are addressed but not
in detail
Two or fewer topics
are addressed; topics
not addressed in detail
Content Accuracy
Completely accurate;
all facts are precise
and explicit
Most required topics
are addressed in
detail; some details
missing
Mostly accurate; a few
inconsistencies or
errors in information
Somewhat accurate;
more than a few errors
in information
Research
Goes above and
beyond to research
information; brings in
personal ideas or
information to
enhance the project
Extremely well
organized; logical
format that is easy to
follow; flows
smoothly from one
idea to another
Does a very good job
of researching; at
times took the
initiative in to find
information outside of
school
Presented in a
thoughtful manner;
there are some signs
of organization and
most transitions are
easy to follow, but at
some times ideas are
not clear.
Is well done and
interesting to the
audience; is presented
in unique manner and
is very well organized
Uses the material
provided in an
acceptable manner,
but did not consult an
additional resource
Completely
inaccurate; the facts in
this project are
misleading to the
audience
Does not utilize
resources effectively;
did little or no fact
gathering on the topic
Slide Organization
Presentation
Is engaging and
captures the interest of
the audience and
maintains this
throughout the entire
presentation
Score 1
Score 0
Somewhat organized;
ideas not presented in
a matter that is easily
understood; transitions
are not always smooth
and at time distract the
audience.
Irregular and
confusing; format
difficult to follow;
transitions are abrupt
and seriously distract
the audience.
Is at times interesting
and presented clearly
and precisely; is
clever at times and
organized in a logical
manner
Is not organized
effectively; not easy to
follow and does not
keep the audience
interested
Rubric for Individual in Group Activity
Grading
Criteria
Score 3
Score 2
Score 1
Score 0
Participation
Willingly contributes
creative ideas; brings
forth contributions
from other group
members
Contributes several
good ideas
Participated by
agreeing with others’
ideas; contributes no
original ideas
Makes few or
irrelevant
contributions
Listens to others’
ideas; works well with
all group members
Sometimes listens to
others’ ideas; has
some difficulty
working cooperatively
Inattentive; allows
other group members
to do the bulk of the
work
Teamwork
Presentation _____/15
Individual
_____/5
Total
_____/20