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.

In this activity, students will discover how different colors can be thought of as the composition of the primary colors (red, green, and blue).

 

It might also be possible to measure the infrared "color" as a different temperature if we place a thermometer a little beyond the color red.

RECOMMENDED AGES: 12-15 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:

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

INCLUSION:

• Activity that can be applied to students
o with low performance (manipulative activities).
o visually impaired (through audio description and tactile guidance).