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Grade level: 9-12
Length: 5 minutes
Connections to NGSS: HS-PS4.B, HS-ESS1.A
Astronomers use light to understand our universe. This video explores how a spectroscope works and how the color of light emitted from a star is related to its composition of a star.
Grade level: 9-12
Length: 5 minutes
Connections to NGSS: HS-PS4.B, HS-ESS1.A
CD Spectroscope Learn how to turn an old CD into a spectroscope to analyze light—you may be surprised by what you see.
Super Nova Chemistry This lesson gives students an opportunity to identify elements by using a spectroscope and relating their observations to topics touched on in the Learning From Light video.
The Science of Firework Colors What gives fireworks their brilliant colors? Dive deeper in this video about what chemical compounds make up these brilliant color displays.
While this video doesn't necessarily cover the following standards in depth, it is a compelling resource you can use to supplement your curriculum that does.
Next Generation Science Standards Disciplinary Core Ideas
Learn the benefit of using videos in the classroom, and browse resources to help you get started.
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