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9 Science Experiments about Light for Kids
We shared some cool color science experiments for kids, today we share some more science experiments for kids to learn about one of the senses via eyes: science experiments about light. These can be easily built into the Five Senses unit. There are many topics kids can learn about light. Today we share some ideas for kids to learn about prisms, light reflection, UV light, fluorescent light, phosphorescent light, and bioluminescence light.
Kids science experiments about light
Learn light reflection with some simple mirror activities. Another way to learn about reflection is by this magic water reflection. For kids interested in coding and circuit, this color mixing with light controlled by computer coding is fascinating.
MY LATEST VIDEOS I love this light box experiment. It is yet another way to show kids light reflection. You can’t skip fireflies when you are learning about light. If you can find places to catch fireflies, go catch them and put them in a bottle. This light from firefly is called bioluminescence, the light produced by a chemical reaction that originates in the organism. Besides fireflies, it is mostly seen at the bottom of the ocean. To learn more about bioluminescence, check out the free app Creatures of Light. It shows fascinating videos and pictures of examples with interactive activities. Does light have color? Let’s learn and experiment with prisms. Kids will be amazed to see the rainbow! For school age kids, this would be a good time to talk about wave length and color. We all know light carries energy. How to show kids this concept? Ask kids stand under the sun, and then in the shade, do they feel warm in the sun? Additionally, this simple science experiment not only shows kids that light carries energy, but also shows what color absorbs more energy, white or black. What can we see under UV light? This is a fun activity for kids of all ages. Kids learn about UV light and fluorescent light. Word of caution, it uses Black Light or UV light. I would not look into the light directly, and be careful not to use it for extended time period. You can read more about black light safety on Wikipedia. RELATED: Light Science Experiment Kit Do you know why leaves are green? The first part of this Fluorescent Chlorophyllexperiment will tell you why. The 2nd part of this activity also uses black light, thus the same caution from last experiment. Make a glow in the dark T-shirt with glowing paint. Kids will learn about phosphorescence. For kids, you can just tell them that phosphorescence light is different from fluorescent light. Fluorescent light needs black night to be on, while phosphorescent light doesn’t need the black light on. It just need be exposed to light before giving out its own light, and it last longer. Most glow-in-dark toys use phosphorescent light. For your own reference, you can find more about the difference between phosphorescence and fluorescence. A really fun way for kids to learn about light with interactive activities is the app Bobo Explores Light. It covers many of the topics in the above activities and more, all are kids friendly and fun. I hope you like these science experiments. Doing science at home is not just for fun, it is also to cultivate child’s interest in science and help them grow scientific thinking skills. Don’t just do it for fun, try follow scientific steps while working with kids on these activities. I outlined the steps and developed this Science Experiment Recording Sheet. I highly recommend following these steps for each activity, even with young children. They can draw pictures if they can’t write. It is the process that is important, starting with questions and hypothesis. This water refraction science experiment has such a “wow factor” and is so quick and easy I can’t believe my kids and I haven’t done it before. It would fit right in with our DIY science
camp series, too. Best of all, there is almost no set up, but once I showed it to the kids, they experimented on their own and debated the reasons for the results. You have the option of setting up the science experiment as we did, or doing it right now with the glass of water sitting next to you!
The science behind the water refraction experiment: Refraction is the bending of light. In this case, light traveled from the air, through the front of the glass jar, through the water, through the back of the glass jar, and then back through the air, before hitting the picture. Whenever light passes from one medium into another, it refracts. In addition, the water acts as a magnifying glass, which bends the light toward the center. The light comes together at the focal point and beyond the focal point the image looks reversed because the light that was on the right is now on the left, and vice versa. Clear as mud? (Note: I am not a science teacher and if you would like to correct or add to my explanation in the comments, I welcome it!) Want another cool and magical water experiment? Find out how to make a coin jump from a bottle. Or find more fun indoor water activities for kids. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss our next easy activity idea:
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We shared some cool color science experiments for kids, today we share some more science experiments for kids to learn about one of the senses via eyes: science experiments about light. These can be easily built into the Five Senses unit. There are many topics kids can learn about light. Today we share some ideas for kids to learn about prisms, light reflection, UV light, fluorescent light, phosphorescent light, and bioluminescence light.
Kids science experiments about light
Learn light reflection with some simple mirror activities. Another way to learn about reflection is by this magic water reflection. For kids interested in coding and circuit, this color mixing with light controlled by computer coding is fascinating.
MY LATEST VIDEOS I love this light box experiment. It is yet another way to show kids light reflection. You can’t skip fireflies when you are learning about light. If you can find places to catch fireflies, go catch them and put them in a bottle. This light from firefly is called bioluminescence, the light produced by a chemical reaction that originates in the organism. Besides fireflies, it is mostly seen at the bottom of the ocean. To learn more about bioluminescence, check out the free app Creatures of Light. It shows fascinating videos and pictures of examples with interactive activities. Does light have color? Let’s learn and experiment with prisms. Kids will be amazed to see the rainbow! For school age kids, this would be a good time to talk about wave length and color. We all know light carries energy. How to show kids this concept? Ask kids stand under the sun, and then in the shade, do they feel warm in the sun? Additionally, this simple science experiment not only shows kids that light carries energy, but also shows what color absorbs more energy, white or black. What can we see under UV light? This is a fun activity for kids of all ages. Kids learn about UV light and fluorescent light. Word of caution, it uses Black Light or UV light. I would not look into the light directly, and be careful not to use it for extended time period. You can read more about black light safety on Wikipedia. RELATED: Light Science Experiment Kit Do you know why leaves are green? The first part of this Fluorescent Chlorophyllexperiment will tell you why. The 2nd part of this activity also uses black light, thus the same caution from last experiment. Make a glow in the dark T-shirt with glowing paint. Kids will learn about phosphorescence. For kids, you can just tell them that phosphorescence light is different from fluorescent light. Fluorescent light needs black night to be on, while phosphorescent light doesn’t need the black light on. It just need be exposed to light before giving out its own light, and it last longer. Most glow-in-dark toys use phosphorescent light. For your own reference, you can find more about the difference between phosphorescence and fluorescence. A really fun way for kids to learn about light with interactive activities is the app Bobo Explores Light. It covers many of the topics in the above activities and more, all are kids friendly and fun. I hope you like these science experiments. Doing science at home is not just for fun, it is also to cultivate child’s interest in science and help them grow scientific thinking skills. Don’t just do it for fun, try follow scientific steps while working with kids on these activities. I outlined the steps and developed this Science Experiment Recording Sheet. I highly recommend following these steps for each activity, even with young children. They can draw pictures if they can’t write. It is the process that is important, starting with questions and hypothesis. This water refraction science experiment has such a “wow factor” and is so quick and easy I can’t believe my kids and I haven’t done it before. It would fit right in with our DIY science
camp series, too. Best of all, there is almost no set up, but once I showed it to the kids, they experimented on their own and debated the reasons for the results. You have the option of setting up the science experiment as we did, or doing it right now with the glass of water sitting next to you!
The science behind the water refraction experiment: Refraction is the bending of light. In this case, light traveled from the air, through the front of the glass jar, through the water, through the back of the glass jar, and then back through the air, before hitting the picture. Whenever light passes from one medium into another, it refracts. In addition, the water acts as a magnifying glass, which bends the light toward the center. The light comes together at the focal point and beyond the focal point the image looks reversed because the light that was on the right is now on the left, and vice versa. Clear as mud? (Note: I am not a science teacher and if you would like to correct or add to my explanation in the comments, I welcome it!) Want another cool and magical water experiment? Find out how to make a coin jump from a bottle. Or find more fun indoor water activities for kids. Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss our next easy activity idea:
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2. Eliana Nevarez says FEBRUARY 4, 2018 AT 10:59 PM we filled the glass half with water and put the arrow behind the glass and when we moved the arrow to a particular distance behind the glass it makes the arrow look like its going the other way. When light passes from one material to another, it can bend or refract. In the third experiment before hitting the arrow light traveled from the air, through the glass, through the wat er, through the back of the glass, and then back through the air. Anytime that light passes from one thing into another, it refracts. When light went through the glass the light bent toward the center. That’s where the light all came together this is called the focal point, but beyond the focal point the image reversed because the light rays that were bent pass each other and the light that was on the right side is now on the left and the left on the right and that is what makes the arrow looks reversed. REPLY
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