Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Light
What is light? Illustrated discussion of the speed of light, how we see colors, and how light helps us.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Scattering Concepts
A collection of several pages explaining the principles which underlie Rayleigh scattering of light.
Other
Tooter4kids: Light and Color
You'll find a wealth of resources at this site dedicated to color! Easy-to-read discussions can be found on topics ranging from the science of light to complementary colors and the color wheel. All special terms are highlighted and...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Exploring Light: Absorb, Reflect, Transmit or Refract?
In a hands-on way, students explore light's properties of absorption, reflection, transmission and refraction through various experimental stations within the classroom. To understand absorption, reflection and transmission, they shine...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Visible Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces fifth grade students to the electromagnetic spectrum and focuses on the visible light spectrum, but all types of energy waves in the electromagnetic spectrum are touched on. It...
NumberNut
Number Nut: Light and Colors
Discover the relationship between light and colors in this brief lesson. Links to related color identification activities, Color Memory Challenge and Identifying Colors Quiz. Immediate feedback given to responses that includes...
Physics4kids
Physics 4 Kids: Light Overview Quiz
Take this ten question multiple choice quiz on the main concepts of light.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: The Electromagnetic and Visible Spectra
A tutorial on the electromagnetic and visible spectra. Discusses dispersion and how perceptions of white and black are related to the visible light spectrum.
Physics Aviary
Physics Aviary: Em Spectrum Lab
This lab is designed to allow students to look at the factors affecting the location of different colors formed by diffraction grating.
NASA
Nasa: Imagers: The Electromagnetic Spectrum
NASA site provides information on waves, electromagnetic waves and their wavelengths.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Emission Spectrum vs. Absorption Spectrum
Explains the difference between an emission spectrum and an absorption spectrum, and describes each as well as their applications.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Refraction/ray Model of Light: Light Dispersion Prisms
A tutorial which introduces students to the dispersion of light in more detail, and investigates the reasons why different frequencies of light bend or refract different amounts when passing through the prism.
Physics Central
Physics Central: Physics in the Living Room: Remote Control Tricks
An easy experiment through which students learn about light rays and the electromagnetic spectrum. Requires a TV, its remote, and a hand-held, flat mirror.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: What's the Frequency, Roy G. Biv
In this very detailed lesson plan from NASA, students investigate wavelength and frequency within the electromagnetic spectrum.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Color Spectrum Chart With Frequencies and Wavelengths
Read about the visible light spectrum and learn the frequencies and wavelengths for each of the primary and secondary colors.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Light, Matter, Energy: Light the Way
What is electromagnetic radiation and how does it work? Review a captioned graphic that explains electromagnetic radiation and the visible and invisible types of radiation on the electromagnetic spectrum.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Wavelength of Light
Describes the characteristics of light, presents two formulas for calculating its wavelength, and provides a table of the different wavelength ranges across the electromagnetic spectrum.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Light Waves: Lesson 1
This lesson will introduce light waves and describe how a particle can travel as a photon or a wave. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Light Waves."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Light Waves: Lesson 3
This lesson will introduce light waves and describe how a particle can travel as a photon or a wave. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Light Waves."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Light: Electromagnetic Waves, Electromagnetic Spectrum and Photons
This article discusses the properties of electromagnetic radiation and photons.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The Science of Light: Light in Color
Site explores colors and how they are formed. Provides three different activities to explore color.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: How Can We Measure the Wavelength of Light Emitted From Stars?
This activity is designed for learners to apply their knowledge of mathematics and physics to "real life" situations. Students are presented with the situation that they are on a camping trip and wish to know the wavelength emitted by a...
NASA
Electromagnetic Spectrum: Ultraviolet Waves
Ultraviolet (UV) light has shorter wavelengths than visible light. Though these waves are invisible to the human eye, some insects can see them. The specific wavelength values are given. Uses and applications of these waves are explained.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Light Spectrum
Kids learn about the science of the light spectrum. Wavelengths and frequencies of the electromagnetic waves including visible light, primary colors, and subtractive colors.
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