Is White Light Really White?

This 2-page lesson plan outlines how an instructor can demonstrate how a diffraction grating "separates all the constituent colors from each source and allows us to see the spectrum of the source." This lesson plan includes a short description, a list of objectives, background information, and a step-by-step procedure. In addition, the lesson plan includes a list of real-world applications of diffraction gratings a suggested "hook" for the lesson.