Curated OER
Rainbow Friends
First graders recognize the colors of a rainbow. They explain the uniqueness of each person in the classroom. They work cooperatively with one another.
Curated OER
Enlightening Explorations, Part III
Sixth graders continue their examination of light. In groups, they make rainbows and examine the spectrum of visible light. They travel between various stations recording their observations about the behaviors of light. To end the...
Curated OER
Memorizing Techniques
Students explore a variety of nmemonic devices, methods and techniques to help improve their memories. They brainstorm a list of things they find difficult to remember on their own first. In pairs they work on memory tricks by quizzing...
NASA
Nasa: Imagine the Universe: What's the Frequency, Roy G. Biv
In this very detailed lesson plan from NASA, learners investigate wavelength and frequency within the electromagnetic spectrum.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Refraction and the Ray Model of Light: Rainbow Formation
Understand the physics behind Roy G. Biv, and how rainbows are formed by drawing upon our understanding of refraction, internal reflection, and dispersion.
NumberNut
Number Nut: Basic Topics: Shapes, Symbols, and Colors: Colors
A short explanation of how we see color and what each of the primary and secondary colors symbolize.