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Why is the Sky Blue?
http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/scizone/homelab/skyblue.asp
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This page offers a list of materials and directions for a demonstration that allows the student to observe Rayleigh scattering of light, and to understand what makes the sky appear to be blue. A link leads to an explanation of the observed phenomena.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Primary (K-2)
  • Intermediate (3-5)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Presentation / Demo
Subject:
  • Atmospheric science
  • Physics
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2004, Ontario Science Centre. All rights reserved.
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-005-715
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • K-4:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • B - Physical science:
        • Properties of objects and materials
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Properties of earth materials
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Ontario Science Centre