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Optical Society

Optical Society of America: Exploring the Science of Light: Easy Activities

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A collection of simple experiments for exploring the basic properties of light and color.
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Handout
Optical Society

Optical Society of America: Optics for Kids: What Causes Rainbows?

For Students 3rd - 5th
An experiment to demonstrate how to make a rainbow and why they form.
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Activity
Optical Society

Optical Society of America: Optics for Kids: Spinning Your (Color) Wheels

For Students 9th - 10th
Instructions on how to make a color wheel that spins to produce white. With links to scientific, academic articles that explain what is happening.
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Activity
Optical Society

Optical Society of America: Optics for Kids: Why Are Bubbles So Colorful?

For Students 9th - 10th
An experiment to create colors using bubbles and then with glass slides. With links to scientific, academic articles that explain what causes the colors to appear.