In 1671, Isaac Newton discovered the different colors hidden behind the white light of the sun's rays, as they deflect at a different angle as they pass through a prism.

 

RECOMMENDED AGES: 10-15 years old

KEY COMPETENCES (LOMLOE):

• STEAM competition.
• Citizen competence.
• Cultural awareness and expressions.

DIDACTIC OBJECTIVES:

• Experience the breakdown of white light into the colors of the rainbow.
• Obtain the different colors experimentally.
• To understand the need for science to advance knowledge of what surrounds us.

MATERIALS:

FOR PRIMARY LEVEL:

• 1 prism
• 1 white light flashlight
• 1 red light flashlight
• 1 blue light flashlight
• 1 green light flashlight

FOR SECONDARY LEVEL:

• ​Transparent tupper
• soja milk
• water bands
• 2 polarizers

INCLUSION:

• Activity that can be applied to students

o with low performance (manipulative activities).
o visually impaired (through audio description and tactile guidance).