Physical Science

Unit 4: The Nature of Matter

Laser spider map

Introduction:

The name laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. There is a wide variety of applications for lasers today, including in medical treatments.

Task:

Learn more about lasers and their applications using these sites. Use a spider map to organize your information. Be sure to include safety concerns and precautions.

Resources:

Spider Maps

http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/tspider.htm

http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/pdf/spider.pdf

http://classes.aces.uiuc.edu/ACES100/Mind/c-m3.html

Lasers

http://www.bell-labs.com/history/laser/laser_def.html

http://www.visionrx.com/Library/enc/enc_lasers.asp

http://www.labour.gov.sk.ca/safety/bulletins/laser-pointers.htm

http://www.firstsightvision.com/lasers/lasers_intro.html

http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Center/9257/lasers.htm

http://www.arra.state.az.us/Nonion.htm#Lasers

Laser Safety

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/laserhazards/index.html

http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/lasersaf.htm

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