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The Old White Sheet Trick: Light and Insect Behavior
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In this outdoor, nighttime activity, learners gather around a brightly lit, white surface and study the behavior of nocturnal animals attracted to the light, particularly night fliers.
See the Light
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Learners mix a solution of luminol with hydrogen peroxide to produce a reaction that gives off blue light.
Flashlight Play
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In this activity, young learners will explore light and darkness through flashlight play.
Seeing in the Dark
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In this activity (17th on the page), learners investigate why you cannot see colors in dim light.
Rainbow Film
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In this activity, learners use clear nail polish to create a beautiful iridescent pattern on black paper. Learners discover that a thin film creates iridescent, rainbow colors.
Decomposition Column
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In this activity, learners turn empty 2-liter bottles into a see-through compost container.