Yet Another Resource!
I was visiting an Earth &Space high school classroom today and saw the teacher employ a neat online interactive resource.
Unfortunately, it is not free. The students really enjoyed using it though.
Student working with the ExploreLearning Gizmo.
The class moved to the computer lab from their regular classroom. Some of the students had trouble logging in, both to their school computer and the website. The importance of having info about logging in properly clarified was reinforced to me.
The lesson plan is titled "Student Exploration: Star Spectra". It included online interactive and printed media. The primary online activity involved matching the spectrum profiles of various elements and the spectrum of various stars.
Handout Page 1
Handout Page 2
Handout Page 3
Spectrum gizmo closeup
Students could click and drag the spectral lines of the elements and compare to the star's spectrum. They had some fun once they got the hang of it.
Younger generations are increasingly interested in technology. Give them an electronic toy (I know bad word, should say tool, but learning is play) to use and they can go from disruptive to productive. I thought this would be a nice experience to share.
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