1. The spectrum
Year 8 Science

2. Learning objectives
Comment on the position of the light spectrum on the electromagnetic spectrum
State that different colours have different wavelengths
Separate out the colours of white light using a prism

3. The electromagnetic spectrum

4. The visible spectrum Identify the colour has the longest wavelength?
Identify the colour has the shortest wavelength
Predict the colour that will be refracted the least by a prism. Explain your answer

5. Prisms Use the ray box to pass a beam through the prism
State the effect of the prism
Comment on you prediction – Were you correct?
Photograph your spectrum. The best one will be published

6. The visible spectrum Draw the prism and spectrum
List the colours with shortest wavelength first