Homemade Rainbow
Objective: Understand how light bends and splits into colors (refraction).
Materials:
A glass of water
A flashlight or smartphone flashlight
A small mirror
A white piece of paper
Steps:
Set Up the Glass:
Fill the glass with water.
Place the small mirror inside the glass at an angle.
Create Light:
Shine the flashlight onto the mirror through the water.
Observe the Rainbow:
Hold the white piece of paper near the glass. Adjust the angle of the mirror and the flashlight until you see a rainbow on the paper.
Explanation:
When light passes through water and reflects off the mirror, it bends (refraction) and splits into its different colors, creating a rainbow.
These projects are easy, fun, and allow kids to explore scientific principles in a hands-on way!
