Visible Light in the EM Spectrum

This is a lesson to address the visible light portion of the Electromagnetic Spectrum. Students will construct and test prisms, identify the visible light spectrum created from prisms, as well as read informational text, summarize, and share with peers.

Resource ID#: 75598 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: Electromagnetic Spectrum, EM Spectrum, Visible Light, Prisms, Wavelengths, Frequencies, Energy

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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