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Title:

Colored Shadows

Url:

https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/colored-shadows

Publisher:

Exploratorium (Organization)

Description: This activity demonstrates the additive properties of light. Different-colored lights are shown on the same spot on a screen so that the reflecting light is white. Colored shadows, however, can be made by holding an object between the light sources and the screen. The site provides an explanation for how this occurs along with extension activities and information about the eye’s retina. Materials needed and assembly instructions are also included. This activity is part of Exploratorium's Science Snacks series.

LC Classification:

Science -- Physics -- Optics. Light -- Study and teaching. Research -- Experiments
Science -- Physics -- Radiation physics (General) -- Color
Science -- Physiology -- Neurophysiology and neuropsychology -- Senses. Sensation. Sense organs -- Special senses -- Vision. Physiological optics -- Color vision

GEM Subject:

Science
Science -- Physics
Science -- Instructional issues

Key Concept:

Physics -- Color
Health -- Senses and sense organs
Physics -- Optics and light

Resource Type:

Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

Exploratorium

Access Rights:

Free access

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