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ROY-G-BIV make up the colors in a rainbow. Watch a video that explains the science behind rainbows, and how to create one at home.
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Instructional Ideas
- Bring the demonstration to life by performing with your class
- Take the experiment outside and have partners do the activity together
Classroom Considerations
- Best used in a unit on the water cycle or lesson on the reflection and refraction of light
- Requires sunlight to do the activity
- The 18th video in a series of 26
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Demonstrates how to make a rainbow with some common household items
- Offers suggestions for carrying out the rainbow-making activity
Cons
- Video leaves out the color indigo