Pasco Spectral Tubes with Power Supply

This system is easy to use and includes a variety of safety features that make it suitable for beginning labs. Mount any of the 8 different spectral tubes into the power supply and turn it on. The 26 cm long tubes are capillary-thin over the middle 10 cm, providing sharp, bright spectra. This kit includes the 2 most common spectral elements in space (Hydrogen and Helium) and Neon for common classroom light source comparison.

The Basics

These resources may be for a newer model of the sensors we offer. The function should be the same if not similar to what we offer.

Overview & Quick Start	Recommendations for use of spectral tubes - Knowledge Base \| PASCO ; Proper Use of Spectrum Tubes
Pairing (Airlink)	Connect Wirelessly to an iPad with an Airlink2 or SPARKlink Air (SPARKvue) - Video Library \| PASCO
Manuals	Spectral Tube Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - Knowledge Base \| PASCO ; Spectral Light Sources Manual

Lesson Ideas

Physical Science	Hydrogen Emission and Absorption Spectra \| PASCO (High School)
Physical Science	Spectral Tubes Activity \| NASA (High School)
Physical Science, Earth and Space Science	Emission Spectra of Excited Gases \| University of Oklahoma (Grades 8-12)

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-ESS1-3. Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.

HS-ESS1-2. Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe.

HS-ESS1-3. Communicate scientific ideas about the way stars, over their life cycle, produce elements.

HS-PS3-2. Develop and use models to illustrate that energy at the macroscopic scale can be accounted for as a combination of energy associated with the motion of particles (objects) and energy associated with the relative positions of particles (objects).

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