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The color of the sky depends on the time of day. Young scholars experiment with scattering different wavelengths of light to recreate the color of the sky. They observe both the longer blue wavelengths and the shorter red and orange wavelengths.
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NGSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask pupils to sketch the scattering of light and relate it to the color of the sky
Classroom Considerations
- Requires previous work with the visible light spectrum
- Allow time to collect and prepare necessary materials
Pros
- Provides a visual model for an abstract concept
- Includes a discussion of important background information
Cons
- None