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Atomic spectra and the Bohr model: Students view continuous spectra from incandescent and fluorescent lights and line spectra of selected elements. Students relate energy to frequency of light seen in the spectra. The presence of only certain lines in atomic spectra is related to Bohr's model of the atom. In a second experiment, students determine electron energies in the hydrogen atom.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Lisa Bacon.

Learning about the earth through remote sensing: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.6; In this lesson, students will learn about remote sensing and satellite images, and will gain an understanding of how various professions use information gathered via these methods.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); By Tammy Johnson and Martha Tedrow.

Resources for teaching with photographs: Websites, activities, books, and image collections for classroom use.; Format: article; By Melissa Thibault.

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Making light of science: This Science NetLinks lesson is part of a three-lesson series on light. This lesson is an introduction to light in which students are introduced to the electromagnetic spectrum (focusing on visible light) and the wave nature of light. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 9–12 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Remote sensing and the electromagnetic spectrum: The purpose of this lesson is to teach students that energy from the Sun can be measured with a thermometer, and that there is measurable energy beyond the visible spectrum, specifically, the ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths. From these realizations, students... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: NOAA Coral Reef Watch

Star power! Discovering the power of sunlight: In this Science NetLinks lesson, students discover that sunlight and the electromagnetic spectrum are the main tools with which we study objects in the solar system. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

NASA Sun-Earth Viewer: Use the Media Viewer to see images, illustrations, and visualizations of the sun, solar effects on Earth, radiation, the electromagnetic spectrum, and more. A well organized site with an attractive interface. User friendly and easy to navigate. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: NASA

What is the Ultimate Fate of the Universe?: Learn about the theory of the creation of the universe and what may be its future. Included on the site are QuickTime movies, diagrams, an activity for simulating Hubble Expansion with balloons, and a glossary of terms. Created for the Observational Cosmology... (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: University of Wisconsin - Madison

Conservation: This seventh lesson in the Remote Sensing and Coral Reefs curriculum from NOAA's Coral Reef Watch Program, which is written by Margaret “Peggy” Koenig, illustrates the ways that our actions can affect the health of coral reefs, directly and... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: NOAA Coral Reef Watch

The Adventures of Echo the Bat: An interactive story about a bat that introduces concepts of the electromagnetic spectrum, light, remote sensing, and biodiversity. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Laboratory for Terrestrial Physics

Introduction to coral reefs: The purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to coral reefs by identifying their locations, both in the water and around the globe. Lesson four in a series of seven. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: NOAA Coral Reef Watch

Altimetry: The purpose of this lesson is to introduce the use of satellites as a tool for studying the Earth. Students will learn how satellites help scientists monitor sea surface height. Lesson two in a series of seven. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: NOAA Coral Reef Watch

Phytoplankton and ocean color: Students will identify function of phytoplankton in the biosphere by conducting experiments and simulations and reading for information. Students will also detect the presence of phytoplankton in bodies of water by examining ocean color in satellite images... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: NOAA Coral Reef Watch

Sea surface temperature and coral bleaching: Students will determine the anatomy of coral bleaching by drawing conclusions from a teacher demonstration, identify temperature increase as one cause of coral bleaching by observing a teacher demonstration, and predict general areas likely to be affected... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: NOAA Coral Reef Watch

Symbiosis and coral anatomy: This lesson’s aim is to build students’ background knowledge before teaching coral bleaching in a later lesson. Students will learn the basic structure of corals and build upon the understanding that corals are animals and zooxanthellae are plants. They... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: NOAA Coral Reef Watch

NASA's Space Place: Sponsored by NASA, this clever website features information about earth, space and technology through games, activities, and animation. The friendly, attractive interface will easily engage elementary and middle school children in the fantastic world of science.... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: NASA