A chemistry-related enhanced version of the
Fingerprints in Sunlight presentation.
Designed to introduce spectroscopy to an AP Chemistry high school class. Includes more in-depth understanding of the nature of the atom.
Teachers Guide (pdf)
Details the lesson content, alignment with standards, objectives, identification of resources, assessments, and
implementation details.
Ball, Stick, and Straw Bohr Atom Model (pdf)
A additional demonstration using a styrofoam ball, skewers, and drinking straws to provide a different model of the Bohr atom.
Spectra Student Reference Sheet (pdf)
A reference illustration to help understand hydrogen absoprtion and emission lines (the Balmer series)
Inquiry Questions (pdf)
Assessment - a set of questions relating to the lesson for students to answer.
