Curated OER
Georgia State University: Color
This site from Georgia State University discusses the location of visible light on the electromagnetic spectrum. Includes the wavelength values for various colors of light within the visible light spectrum.
Curated OER
Georgia State University: Color
This site from Georgia State University discusses the location of visible light on the electromagnetic spectrum. Includes the wavelength values for various colors of light within the visible light spectrum.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill Higher Education: Johnson Explorations: Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is illustrated in this interactive. Begin by looking at a chloroplast and follow the path of electrons throughout. Discover what can affect the rate of photosynthesis by adjusting the light intensity and light wavelength.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Phosphate Analysis
One method of measuring phosphate concentration is by using a Colorimeter. This instrument measures the amount of light transmitted through a sample at a given wavelength.The amount of light absorbed is mathematically related to the...
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Electromagnetic Radiation
This Florida State University page introduces light as an electromagnetic wave and discusses the frequency and wavelength range of the various regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Includes links to some interactive Java applets.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Thirsty for Gold
Student teams conduct an experiment that uses gold nanoparticles as sensors of chemical agents to determine which of four sports drinks has the most electrolytes. In this way, students are introduced to gold nanoparticles and their...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Color of Salts Flame Test
This laboratory exercise is designed to introduce students to salts and their unique color given off while burned. Students will obtain several salt solutions to observe the color of flame when burned.
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: Neutron Stars and Pulsars
Discover what neutron stars and pulsars are and view pictures of them. Includes links to additional resources and lesson plans.
Oklahoma Mesonet
Oklahoma Climatological Survey: Overview of Radiation
This site details what radiation is, the physics of radiation, and radiative transfer as it occurs in nature. Content explores the electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetic waves, properties of radiation, and solar radiation.
Space Telescope Science Institute
Hubble Site: Behind the Pictures
At this site from HubbleSite, you can take a peek behind the scenes and discover the meaning of color in Hubble Images.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: University of California: Electromagnetic Radiation
This page defines electromagnetic radiation. Included are links to more information.