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A spectacular spectrograph awaits. A fun lesson has scholars build a spectrograph from an oatmeal container. They then use their devices to investigate the spectra of different light sources. They record their observations on a worksheet and share their findings with the rest of the class.
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- Team up with a technology teacher for the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Activity requires a variety of materials; see resource for complete list
- Go over safety issues before conducting the activity
Pros
- Provides some troubleshooting tips
- Teacher instructions include pictures of each step of the process
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- None