Stanford Solar Center Build Your Own Spectroscope Check Availability

Unveil the mysteries of light and color with the Build a Paper Spectroscope kit! This activity invites students to construct a simple spectroscope using paper and a CD/DVD, enabling them to split light into its different colors (spectrum) just like scientists do when studying stars and light sources.//By looking at different light sources—like a lamp or sunlight (reflected, never direct)—students will observe colorful spectra and learn about how light is composed of various wavelengths. This hands-on project makes the science of light fun and accessible for all ages!