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Space Place: A Trip to the Land of the Magic Windows!

This activity introduces the electromagnetic spectrum. A riddle is proposed and users stroll through an imaginary amusement park to identify the object being described. During the journey, they discover the different types of electromagnetic energy and learn about telescopes that see the universe in these different parts of the spectrum.

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NASA JPLLast modified 2011
Audience
Education Level: Informal education, Informal education:Elementary school programming, Informal education:Middle school programming, Informal education:Youth public
Audience Refinement: Learner
Topics
Earth and space science:Astronomy Engineering and technology Physical sciences:Light and optics
Resource Type
Activity
Instructional Strategies
Computer assisted instruction
Language
English (United States)
Rights
Access Restrictions: Free access

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AAAS Benchmarks: 3A/E2, 4F/M8

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