Light waves, visible and invisible

Light travels in waves too!

Check out this online wave simulator.

The Eye -- Part 2

There was a question asked about how we see color today in class.  Check out the video below:

Waves -- Light and Sound

Light and sound both travel in waves.  How are they similar?  How are they different?  What can you learn from these two videos?


Read about light and waves.

Physics of light and sound for kids.

Sound and Light Waves

Energy travels in waves.  Watch the video and run the simulator.  Can you explain what you learned about waves?



We have been learning about sound and waves.  Learn more at the following links:

1. The Longest Tin Can Phone Ever (video)
2. How do you get can phones to go around corners? (reading)
3. Secret Bells (Experiment)

Try out the wave simulator below:

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