Build a Spectroscope - Activity
Have your students build a working spectroscope to the study the nature of light. Recommended for students grade 5 and over. Half of the poster is cut out, folded, and taped to build the spectroscope. Instructions for constructing the spectroscope are on the flip side of the poster. Curriculum and classroom activities are available in the document at bottom.
Classroom sets of the spectroscope posters, 45 posters per set along with diffraction gratings, can be sent to U.S. teachers for just the cost of shipping. The current shipping charge is $7.00 per classroom set.
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Curriculum and Classroom Activities:
Click on the grade Level to get the desired PDF file of activities for your class.
These classroom materials have been developed by NASA Curriculum Specialist, Susanne Ashby and Amberlee Chaussee.
Grade Level | Curriculum / Class Activity |
Grades 5-8 | Nature of light and spectroscope activity |