Catching a Rainbow with a Prism
Ages 3–9
Key Insight
A prism bends light and splits it into a beautiful rainbow!
📖 Explanation
🧒 For Ages 3-5 (Simple Words)
Did you know white light is hiding a rainbow? When light goes through a special triangle glass, the colors jump out to say hello!🌈
🎒 For Ages 6-9 (Science Talk)
Refraction and Dispersion
Light bends when it enters glass—this is called refraction. Because different colors bend at different angles, the white light splits into its seven component colors. This is called dispersion.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use a mirror?
- Yes, but a prism is much more effective at splitting the light clearly.
🧪 Rainbow Projector
~5 minCreate a rainbow on your wall.
🛒 Supplies
📋 Steps
- 1
☀️ Find Sunlight
Go to a sunny window.
- 2
💎 Angle it
Rotate the prism until a rainbow appears on the wall.
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