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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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Got a new UV torch? Here are some things to shine it on
4 May 2022

Got a new UV torch? Here are some things to shine it on

by Claire Hughes | posted in: Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
The UV torches that come with RATs could prompt some fun discoveries. This article has a simplified explanation of how UV light works and describes some interesting uses of UV light. It is suitable as an introduction to reflection for … Continued
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Explainer: The Electromagnetic Spectrum
3 Jun 2021

Explainer: The Electromagnetic Spectrum

by Jennifer Chalmers | posted in: Physical Sciences, STEM In Action | 0
You think you might know light, but there's way more to it than meets the eye. Find out all the flavours that make up the electromagnetic spectrum in this explainer article and video.  This resource has a great explanation of … Continued
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