Listen "See this – science of light"
Episode Synopsis
Let’s brighten up your day with fascinating fast facts about light, a deep dive into rainbows, a question about colour blindness, some ideas about how light energy is used in technology, and a colourful activity for you to try yourself at home.
Presented by Jenny Lynch and Matilda Sercombe. Written and produced by Jenny Lynch. Music by Purple Planet Music. Sound effects by Pixabay.
https://www.creativescience.com.au
Episode content:
00:00 Introduction and fast facts
03:21 Light spectrum and rainbows
04:50 What does it mean if someone is colour blind?
06:51 Light in technology
09:10 Rainbow CD activity
You will need an old CD or DVD, a torch, a piece of paper, and some coloured pencils.
Presented by Jenny Lynch and Matilda Sercombe. Written and produced by Jenny Lynch. Music by Purple Planet Music. Sound effects by Pixabay.
https://www.creativescience.com.au
Episode content:
00:00 Introduction and fast facts
03:21 Light spectrum and rainbows
04:50 What does it mean if someone is colour blind?
06:51 Light in technology
09:10 Rainbow CD activity
You will need an old CD or DVD, a torch, a piece of paper, and some coloured pencils.
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