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This activity generates learner excitement about light through the creation of a room-sized rainbow. Learners also make their own "rainbow" drawings that incorporate the sequence of colors they observe. For a dramatic effect, set up rainbow projection while learners are out of the room. This activity guide includes background information and variation ideas.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Demonstration, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 2 cups, 9-oz clear plastic (or clear glass jars or glasses)
- Clear beaker, 1,000-mL size (or qt-sized glass jar or other clear container)
- Overhead projector
- Crayons or colored markers
- Sheets of white paper
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth Structure
- Atmosphere
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Solar System
- The Sun
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Earth Structure
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Life Sciences
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Human Senses and Perception
- Vision
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Human Senses and Perception
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Physical Sciences
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Vibration and Waves
- Wave Properties
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Light and Optics
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Sunlight and Color
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Vibration and Waves
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes assesments for student learning:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Moreno, Ph.D., Nancy P. ; Tharp, M.S., Barbara Z. ; Dresden, M.S., Judith
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Baylor College of Medicine, 2011
Funding Sources:
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), R25 ES06932
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), R25 ES010698