Seeing the Light

Students explore the properties of light through a series of experiments about how shadows are made, how light is reflected, and how light can be bent to make colorful rainbows. They will also see the results of mixing the primary colors of light.  

Vocabulary:  light, primary colors, rainbow, reflection, refraction, shadow

Session Information: This activity is available in-person or virtually.

All in-person activities are interactive, hands-on student experiences guided by our instructors. All virtual activities are interactive, instructor-led experiences that are either facilitated with students using materials from school/home or demonstration-based if students do not have access to materials.

New York State Standards

New York State Science Learning Standards

Next Genration English Language Arts Standards