Update
10-01-2015
Content Type
Activity
Grade Level
Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
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In this activity, students are introduced to the concept of line spectra and how they can be used as an analysis tool. They review how white light consists of different colors. Then, working in teams, they construct a spectroscope and observe and analyze different light sources.