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Students
will explore properties of light as they block, bounce, and bend light
from different sources. Through observation and experimentation with
diffraction gratings students will discover that each element produces a
unique spectrum. They will develop an understanding of how scientists
use light waves to identify elements. |
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Vocabulary
electromagnetic spectrum, visible spectrum, prism, refract, reflect,
incandescent, fluorescent, diffraction grating |
Lesson Objectives
1)
Demonstrate an
understanding of the properties of light; particularly that white light
can be separated into a visible spectrum.
2)
Observe that different
colors of light have different wavelengths.
3)
Use spectroscopes to view
the unique spectrums of different elements. |
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National Science Education Standards
Content Standard A- Science as Inquiry
Content Standard B- Physical Science
Content Standard D- Earth and Space Science
New York State
Learning Standards
Math, Science, Technology Standards 1, 4 |
Last Modified: June 16, 2008
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