Aligned with TEKS 8.8B

This Electromagnetic Waves Unit Bundle covers 8th Grade TEKS 8.8B. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach properties of electromagnetic waves (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 8.8B

Resources included in this unit bundle:

Electromagnetic Waves Lesson Plan (TEKS 8.8B)

  • Complete set of daily plans
  • Learning objectives
  • Vertical alignments
  • Daily set of procedures
  • 504 and SPED differentiation suggestions
  • Extensions for each day


Electromagnetic Waves - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 8.8B)

  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Radio Waves
  • Microwaves
  • Infrared Waves
  • Visible Light
  • Ultraviolet Rays
  • X-Rays
  • Gamma Rays
  • Real-World Applications
  • Checkpoint - 5 questions
  • 2 Versions of Student Notes Pages - Full Size and Interactive Notebook Format
  • Modified Student Notes Pages
  • Student Notes Pages Answer Key
  • Editable Text - PowerPoint and Notes Pages


Electromagnetic Waves - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 8.8B)

  • A hands-on activity where students will examine the uses for different types of electromagnetic waves
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Electromagnetic Waves Literacy Article (TEKS 8.8B)

  • 2 Versions of Article (Regular and Modified)
  • Student Question Companion Sheet
  • Answer Key
  • Suggestions for Use


Electromagnetic Waves - Independent Practice (TEKS 8.8B)

  • Independent Practice sheet with a variety of questions types
  • Complete Answer Keys


Electromagnetic Waves S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 8.8B)

  • Teacher Guide for implementing S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (PRINT and READ FIRST)
  • S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station Signage
  • General Directions for students
  • Teacher Setup for specific stations
  • 7 station activities
  • Student recording sheet and answer key
  • Color and B&W options for all printable materials
  • Tutorial for assigning "Challenge" cards and creating a PIN (video and written)


Electromagnetic Waves - Task Cards (TEKS 8.8B)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetic waves, etc.)
  • Identifying different electromagnetic waves (radio waves, microwaves, infrared rays, visible light, ultraviolet rays, x-rays, gamma rays)
  • Identifying uses of electromagnetic waves
  • True/False practice
  • Multiple choice practice
  • Student recording sheets (PDF and editable version)
  • Answer Key for teacher reference (PDF and editable version)
  • Editable task card template to add your own questions


Electromagnetic Waves - Small Group Activity (TEKS 8.8B)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Electromagnetic Waves around the room circuit activity
  • Complete Answer Key


Electromagnetic Waves Assessment (TEKS 8.8B)

  • 33 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 52 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Electromagnetic Waves Warm-Up (TEKS 8.8B)

  • Key Vocabulary (Waves, Electromagnetic Waves, Electromagnetic Radiation, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Visible Light)
  • Matching electromagnetic waves to their uses
  • Ranking electromagnetic waves by wavelength
  • True/False practice
  • Identifying real-world uses of electromagnetic waves


Electromagnetic Waves Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 8.8B)

  • Homework/Activity Sheet (editable and PDF)
  • Answer Key (editable and PDF)


Also included in the bundle:

  • Electromagnetic Waves Exit Tickets (TEKS 8.8B)
  • Electromagnetic Waves Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 8.8B)