Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to mix primary colors to create a rainbow using a fun science experiment.
Materials and Prep
- 3 clear cups
- Water
- Red, blue, and yellow food coloring
- Spoon for stirring
- Paper towels for cleanup
No prior knowledge is needed for this lesson, just come ready to have fun!
Activities
- Rainbow Mixing: Fill each cup with water and add a few drops of red, blue, and yellow food coloring to each cup. Stir each cup and observe how the colors mix together to create new colors.
- Color Exploration: Experiment with different ratios of colors in the cups to see how it affects the final color outcome.
- Rainbow Creation: Once you have mixed the colors, try pouring them together in a clear container to see the rainbow effect.
Talking Points
- Introduction: "Today, we are going to learn how to mix primary colors to create a rainbow. Primary colors are red, blue, and yellow."
- Color Mixing: "When we mix red and blue, we get purple. When we mix blue and yellow, we get green. When we mix red and yellow, we get orange."
- Observations: "What do you notice when you mix the colors together? How do the colors change?"
- Experimentation: "Try mixing different amounts of colors. What happens when you add more red? What about more blue?"
- Conclusion: "Now you know how to mix primary colors to create a rainbow. What was your favorite part of the experiment?"