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Have fun with additive mixing! Observe what happens when the three primary colors of light--red, green and blue--are mixed together, resulting in white light. This activity works best in a darkened room and requires adult supervision.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Black garbage bag
- Three plastic cups
- Three plastic pipettes
- Red glow stick
- Green glow stick
- Blue glow stick
- Scissors
- Plastic apron and / or gloves (optional)
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
- Vibration and Waves
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Light and Optics
- Sunlight and Color
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, 2012