Teach Engineering: Designing a Spectroscopy Mission

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published by the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program: Teach Engineering

This resource is a one-week experiential learning module for high school physics on the topic of spectroscopy. Students create a spectrograph prototype using their calculation of the angle that light is transmitted through a holographic diffraction grating. They then develop a ground-or-space-based mission to accommodate their spectrograph design. Extensive background information is provided, along with printable student worksheets. **NOTE: A basic understanding of trigonometry is a prerequisite.

This resource is part of the TeachEngineering digital library, which provides teacher-tested lessons designed to connect real-world experiences with curricular content in the K-12 science/math classroom.

https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/cub_spect_activit...

Subjects	Levels	Resource Types
Astronomy - Fundamentals = Spectra Education Practices - Active Learning = Inquiry Learning Electricity & Magnetism - Electromagnetic Radiation = Electromagnetic Spectrum Optics - Diffraction - Geometrical Optics = Optical Instruments	- High School	- Instructional Material = Best practice = Lesson/Lesson Plan = Problem/Problem Set = Student Guide

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- Conceptual Physics - Algebra-based Physics - AP Physics	- Lesson Plan - Activity - Laboratory - Assessment - New teachers	Currently 0.0/5 Want to rate this material? Login here!

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Restriction:: © 2006 Regents of the University of Colorado
Keywords:: color spectrum, electromagnetic spectroscopy, experiential learning, high school lab, instructional unit, lab, lesson plan, optical instruments, rainbow, spectra, spectrograph, spectroscopy
Record Cloner:: Metadata instance created June 6, 2009 by Caroline Hall
Record Updated:: August 4, 2016 by Lyle Barbato
Last Update when Cataloged:: February 2, 2008

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This resource is part of 2 Physics Front Topical Units.

Topic: Nature and Behavior of Light
Unit Title: Microscopy and Optical Devices

Experiential Learning Module: 4-day Grades 11-12
This module is a great way for students to apply their knowledge of the composition of light and measurement of light intensity. Student teams design and build their own spectrographs, researching and developing a ground-or-space-based mission using their creation. The authors provide lots of background support, with printable worksheets and troubleshooting tips.

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Topic: Nature and Behavior of Light
Unit Title: Electromagnetic Radiation and the Spectrum

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<a href="https://www.compadre.org/precollege/items/detail.cfm?ID=9063">Integrated Teaching and Learning Program: Teach Engineering. Teach Engineering: Designing a Spectroscopy Mission. Boulder: Integrated Teaching and Learning Program: Teach Engineering, February 2, 2008.</a>

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Teach Engineering: Designing a Spectroscopy Mission (Integrated Teaching and Learning Program: Teach Engineering, Boulder, 2006), <https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/cub_spect_activity8>.

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Teach Engineering: Designing a Spectroscopy Mission. (2008, February 2). Retrieved October 3, 2024, from Integrated Teaching and Learning Program: Teach Engineering: https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/cub_spect_activity8

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Integrated Teaching and Learning Program: Teach Engineering. Teach Engineering: Designing a Spectroscopy Mission. Boulder: Integrated Teaching and Learning Program: Teach Engineering, February 2, 2008. https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/cub_spect_activity8 (accessed 3 October 2024).

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Teach Engineering: Designing a Spectroscopy Mission. Boulder: Integrated Teaching and Learning Program: Teach Engineering, 2006. 2 Feb. 2008. 3 Oct. 2024 <https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/cub_spect_activity8>.

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