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:
- Flexible instruction whether students are in the classroom or at home.
- Interactive, instructor-led session facilitated with students using materials from school or home. Can also be demonstration-based if students do not have access to materials.
- Teachers will receive a detailed Teacher Notes guide upon booking.
- Secure link to ZoomGov videoconferencing platform will be provided.
- Sessions are 30 minutes, Tu-Fr, 9:30 a.m.,10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. Plan for additional time to get settled in the virtual classroom.
- One class per session
New York State Standards
New York State Science Learning Standards
Disciplinary Core Ideas |
Crosscutting Concepts |
Science and Engineering Practices |
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PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation |
Patterns |
Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Analyzing and Interpreting Data |
Next Genration English Language Arts Standards
Speaking and Listening |
Language |
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Comprehension and Collaboration Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas |
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use |