Why Does a Straw Look Broken in Water?
Look at a pencil through water from different places. Explore how light changes the image while the pencil stays straight.
Explore togetherCuriosity Bundle · Grades 3-5
Light and Color
Follow everyday changes in appearance through light paths and simple comparisons.
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Why Does a Rainbow Curve?
Explore separated colors and the shape of a rainbow through indoor models and connected reading.
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Why Is the Sky Blue and the Sunset Red?
Notice changing sky colors and try a milk-water model. Explore what light meets on its way to your eyes.
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Why Do Wet Things Look Darker?
Compare a dry patch with a wet one. Explore how clear water can change what a surface looks like.
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Why Am I Upside Down in a Spoon?
Turn a spoon and change your distance. Explore the surprising images made by its two curved sides.
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