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Florida State University

Florida State University: Light and Color: Sources of Visible Light

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses primary lighting sources and gives information on the different properties and spectral characteristics of each. Also includes links to some interactive Java applets.
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: Tour of the Electromagnetic Spectrum: Visible Light

For Students 9th - 10th
Visible light waves are the only electromagnetic waves we can see. We see these waves as the colors of the rainbow. Each color has a different wavelength. Red has the longest wavelength and violet has the shortest wavelength. When all...
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: The Electromagnetic and Visible Spectra

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial on the electromagnetic and visible spectra. Discusses dispersion and how perceptions of white and black are related to the visible light spectrum.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Light Waves, Visible and Invisible

For Students 9th - 10th
Lucianne Walkowicz shows us the waves just beyond our perception: microwaves, radio waves, x-rays and more. [5:58]
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Electromagnetic Spectrum

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn what an electromagnetic wave is, gain a feel for the main parts of the spectrum, and work on problems involving basic properties of electromagnetic...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Visible Color Spectrum Wheel

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of the visible color wheel.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Wavelength of Visible Light Spectrum

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains where visible light fits into the electromagnetic spectrum and the wavelengths for the different colors we see.