The Basics
| Overview & Manual | Spectroscope Instructions | Home Science Tools |
Lesson Ideas
| Physical Science | What's the Frequency, Roy G. Biv? | NASA (Grades 6-9) |
| Physical Science | X-ray Spectroscopy Lesson Plan | NASA (Grades 9-12) |
| Physical Science | Supernova Chemistry Lesson Plan | NASA (Grades 9-12) |
| Physical Science | How Far? How Powerful? | NASA (Grades 11-12) |
Standards Connections
These resources can be used to support standards-based teaching and learning. They are not intended to meet the full scope of any given standard. Only some standards are highlighted; many more standards may be connected! We encourage you to explore and to let us know if you have any questions!
| MS-PS4-1. Use mathematical representations to describe a simple model for waves that includes how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave. |
| MS-PS4-2. Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials. |
| HS-PS4-1. Use mathematical representations to support a claim regarding relationships among the frequency, wavelength, and speed of waves traveling various media. |
| HS-PS4-5. Communicate technical information about how some technological devices use the principles of wave behavior and wave interactions with matter to transmit and capture information and energy. |
Related SPA Tool/Kits
| Pasco Spectral Tubes with Power Supply |
| Pasco Infrared (IR) Light Sensor |
| Pasco Light Spectrometer |
| Pasco Wireless Light Level Sensor |
| Tech Light Lab |
| Energy and Light Learning Stations Kit |
Related SPA Document Resources / Videos
| Space Particle Group Outreach |
