Description:
The site describes a collection of classroom activities and demonstrations, with a colorful and graphic software component, called Virtual Spectroscope, that helps students make the connection between visual spectra and abstract graphic representations. Examples of activities include separating and recombining light, using spectrometers to analyze light sources, and growing plants under different light conditions.

Organization:
Harvard University Center for Astrophysics

URL:
http://sao-www.harvard.edu/cfa/sed/resources/spectroscopy.html

Contact:
Paul Antonucci, pantonucci@cfa.harvard.edu, Cambridge, MA Phone: (617) 496-4794

Cost:
Yes

Education Level:
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12

Subject:
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Earth System Science
Physics

Resource Type:
Internet Site
Curriculum/Instructional Materials

Date Added to teachearth.com:
2/9/01