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Introduction
Since the discovery of lasers in 1947, scientist have found many ways to utilize
laser technology. There are several fields that use lasers such as police,
military, medical, entertainment, and many others.
Task
You are hired as a graphic illustrator for a laser company. Your task is
to create a brochure describing the types of lasers, how lasers work, and their
uses. You will research laser information and use Photoshop and PageMaker
to create your brochure.
* How does a laser work?
* How many types of lasers are there?
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What are the uses of lasers?
Process
Create a 5 page brochure on lasers. Each page must have graphics.
Create a cover page describing how a laser works.
Create a second page describing the different types of lasers.
Create an outline showing the different uses of lasers.
Resources
Lasers are the most versatile invention ever discovered. Find out why:
Brief History of Lasers
Brief History of Laser
How Stuff Works
Howstuffworks "How Lasers Work"
How Things Work
How Things Work: Lasers
Laser Fantasy International
LFI: How Lasers Work
Google Search (uses of lasers)
Google
Evaluation
Five page brochure.
Graphic illustration showing how a laser works.
Graphic illustrations showing the different types of lasers.
Graphic illustrations showing different uses of lasers.
Text describing the above illustrations.
Conclusion
Lasers have many uses. Scientist are discovering new uses for lasers each
year. We have a strong future for the way we use lasers in several different
fields of occupations and leisure activities.
Extension
Describe how holography works.
Describe the process of burning a computer CD.
Teacher Notes
Supports Arizona State Standards