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Sun Sensitive Paper Instructional VideoSun Sensitive Paper Instructional Video
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Steve Spangler Science
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1st - 5th
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Science
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3:46
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45 mins
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2008
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Sun Sensitive Paper

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Photo reactive paper is used to do art! You can order this type of paper, have learners place objects on it, and then set it out in the sunlight for a few minutes to create a print. A chemical reaction occurs, driven by light, to turn the background blue. Consider adding this activity as an enhancement to your lessons about the sun.

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electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetism, solar energy, energy, light waves, light, sunlight, the sun, chemical reactions, radiation, ultraviolet light, ultraviolet radiation

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solar energy, radiation, sunlight, photo reactive, chemical reaction, photosensitive, uv light, ultraviolet radiation, light waves, electromagnetic radiation, science

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