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Why is the sky blue?
19 May 2022

Why is the sky blue?

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Why is the sky blue?  It’s a question that only leads to more questions. Use this resource with Year 5 students learning about the behaviour of light, including reflection and refraction. The accompanying interactive student activity is great for introducing … Continued
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A short history of light
2 Sep 2021

A short history of light

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Rachel Rayner takes us on a tour of the spectrum beyond the visible and explains why dogs help. Explore the frequencies and wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum in a fun way in this resource for Year 5 and 9 Physics … Continued
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Explainer: Is light a wave or a particle?
4 Aug 2021

Explainer: Is light a wave or a particle?

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
Is light a wave or a particle? — Ishan, aged 15. Light behaves very strangely and confused scientists at first when they proved it behaved as both a wave and a particle. So, what’s actually going on? Learn more about … Continued
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