Descriptions for the Activities:

1. Activity 1: Exploring the Electromagnetic Spectrum – Introduces the full range of electromagnetic waves, highlighting their characteristics and uses.
2. Activity 2: The Wave-Particle Duality of Light – Examines how light exhibits both wave and particle behaviors, reinforcing quantum concepts.
3. Activity 3: Exploring Infrared Radiation and Its Applications – Focuses on the properties of infrared radiation and practical applications, such as thermal imaging.
4. Activity 4: Ultraviolet Radiation and Its Biological Effects – Reviews ultraviolet radiation and its impacts on biological systems, discussing safety and protective measures.
5. Activity 5: X-rays in Medicine and Safety Measures – Discusses the use of X-rays in medical diagnostics and the precautions taken for safe usage.
6. Activity 6: Investigating Gamma Rays in Nuclear Physics – Explores the role of gamma rays in nuclear processes and their detection methods.
7. Activity 7: The Speed of Light and Its Constant Value – Reinforces the concept of the constant speed of light and its implications in physics.
8. Activity 8: Communication Technologies Using Electromagnetic Waves – Covers the application of electromagnetic waves in modern communication systems.
9. Activity 9: Investigating the Doppler Effect and Its Application to Electromagnetic Waves – Analyzes how the Doppler effect applies to electromagnetic waves, with real-world examples such as radar.
10. Activity 10: Investigating the Interaction of Electromagnetic Waves with Matter – Examines how different types of electromagnetic waves interact with matter, affecting energy transfer and material properties.

How These Activities Are Useful:

These activities provide IBDP Physics teachers with an engaging set of resources to teach the concepts of electromagnetic waves. They facilitate student understanding of wave properties, applications in technology and medicine, and fundamental physics principles like wave-particle duality and the Doppler effect, making theoretical and practical learning more effective.