Light Energy Lab | Exploring Reflection and Colors | Candy Science Experiment
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Enjoy performing hands-on lab activities designed to be conducted in 30 minutes. Save time and money with simple supplies and low prep set-up. Included reading passages tie it all together after the lab. Bundle and Save and get all new additions at no extra cost. Each Lab IncludesBackground InPrice $30.80Original Price $38.50Save $7.70
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An easy prep and interesting lab exploring the absorption and reflection of lasers on different colored gummy candies. This hands-on lab can be conducted in 30 minutes. Uses simple supplies and includes teacher background information, tips, science activity, and a reading passage. Recommended for a Saint Patrick's Day Rainbow lesson.
Included in the Hands-On Activity
- Background Information and Vocabulary on the visible light spectrum.
- Hands-on Activity Page with Two Variables to Test.
- " The Science of Light" Reading Passage with Questions
- Answer Key
Students will enjoy seeing the glow from the gummy candies. Students will discover that a laser only contains one color of light. They will want to explore further with other colors of gummy candies and lasers. The reading passage will help students learn the concepts and vocabulary.
Teachers will like the simple directions and easy-to-use supplies. The teacher guide and student reading passage help direct instruction. Teachers will enjoy the "FUN" of this experiment and how it shows absorption and reflection in such a simple and understandable way. We included ideas for allowing the students to explore further. It is such a clever way to introduce the properties of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Note: You will need red lasers to complete this activity. Pet (Cat and Dog) lasers work great and are easy to find at pet stores and online.) Lasers should never be shown in people's eyes.
A pre-created template for Easel by TPT is included. Just click "Open in Easel" on the product page. You can modify it as needed. Please make sure you still download the PDF to see the complete teacher guide, tips for set-up, and TOU. This will allow you to perform as a demo, and they can complete it on their devices. You may find you prefer to print the papers, but this gives you flexibility. Students would need lasers and gummy candies to be able to perform at home.
Supplies
Red Lasers (Pet lasers work great), gummy bear candies (red and green), or other types of gummy candies, white paper, and other laser colors if exploring further.
The 30-Minute Lab is part of a series. It evolved from being a science lab teacher. I see K-5 students once a week. I only get about 45 minutes with them. This allows me to introduce a topic in a fun, investigative way. It allows the students to have hands-on experience before the regular teacher teaches the concepts and terms. Save 20% on the complete bundle. Please follow my store so you can get notified as more are added. When the bundle is purchased, you get all new updates at no extra cost.
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