9th Grade Physical Science Core Labs

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Purpose:
To make and study light.

Summary:
Students observe the effects of light on glow-in-the-dark material, examine colors of light using diffraction grating glasses, and demonstrate the polarization of light.

Objectives Links:
6: B. Waves

Process Skills Checklist

Materials:

• photoluminescent material
• 2 polarizers
• diffraction glasses
• varying light sources
• spring

Safety Concerns:
Standard operating procedures apply.

Revision Date:
August 2006