MOLECULES AND LIGHT – CHEMISTRY
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Explore how molecules interact with light through simulation. Students investigate absorption, emission, and how molecular structure affects light interaction.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand light-molecule interactions
• Analyze absorption and emission
• Apply spectroscopy concepts
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS Chemistry – Light and matter
• NGSS – Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Spectroscopy Concepts, Light-Matter Interactions, Chemical Analysis, Physics-Chemistry Integration
GRADE LEVELS: 10th-12th Grade
ACTIVITY TYPE: Simulation