Science Experiments For Kids Light And Reflection

Kids science experiments about light.

Science experiments for kids light and reflection.

When you look in a flat mirror you see a reflection of yourself which is the same size as you but back to front. Try drawing over your shape whilst looking into the mirror keeping your eyes on the mirror all the time and not your paper. It is a bit tricky to explain but impressive even if you can t quite get your head around it. You ll find light science experiments about both light refraction and light reflection in this science roundup.

Place the mirror upright behind your drawing so that you can see it in the mirror. When looking in the mirror the top of your picture becomes the bottom. Similar to our optical illusion science experiment light experiments also rely on what our eyes see. Draw a simple shape like a star or heart.

Bouncing light or reflecting experiments. Easy science for kids in the 28 days of stem series this week s topic is stem challenges so we thought we would introduce a science challenge that tricks your eyes. If you like this activity don t forget to check out out our other easy science experiments for kids. Materials for light refraction experiment.

Another way to learn about reflection is by this magic water reflection. Light experiments for kids. Paper or card. Mirrors are very shiny surfaces designed to reflect nearly all the light that hits them.

It is yet another way to show kids light reflection. When you look in a curved mirror either concave or convex your reflection is usually a different shape and size to you. I love this light box experiment. Refraction light experiments.

Learn light reflection with some simple mirror activities. Follow our science for kids pinterest board.