Curated OER
Discovery 4-1 Atomic Emission Spectra
In this emission spectra worksheet, students use a spectroscope to observe three types of spectra. These include continuous spectrum, emission spectrum and absorption spectrum.
Curated OER
THE MANY COLORS OF SUNLIGHT
Students examine rainbow components, spectral colors, colors perceived by the eye, hot solids, glowing rarefied gas, absorption, that light is a wave, and optics.
Arizona State University
Asu: Introduction to Photosynthesis and Its Applications
This extremely detailed article begins with a basic introduction of photosynthetic processes and expands to more complex applications and related scientific ideas.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Light and Photosynthetic Pigments
What is light energy? Here we'll learn about the properties of light and how pigments such as chlorophylls absorb light energy.
Frostburg State University
General Chemistry Online: Ten Signs of Chemical Change
Resource provides the ten signs that tell when a chemical change has occured. Each sign has a detailed explanation.
Texas A&M University
Texas A&m University: Photosynthesis
Page provides background on photosynthetic process as well as factors affecting photosynthesis (page 24).
Other
Southeastern Louisiana University: Photosynthesis
Excellent site outlines various aspects of photosynthesis, including light properties, pigments, and process. Graphics include absorption spectra for pigments and action spectrum of photosynthesis.