Rainbows are one of the most beautiful natural wonders and can teach us so much about color. Rainbows come out when you least expect it – like after a storm. I love Rainbows and was taught when you see one to make a wish because rainbows are good luck and at the end of is a pot of gold!
Supplies:
- A bowl filled with water
- Food coloring
- Rectangles of black construction paper
- Paper towels
Instructions for Method #1:
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Drip a little drop of food coloring in the bowl of water
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Wait for 20-60 seconds
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Dip a piece of black black paper in the water
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Take the black pieces out of the water.
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Set the pieces of black paper to dry on paper towels
Instructions for Method #2:
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Dip the black construction paper in water for 10-15 seconds
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Take it out and drip 2 drops of nail polish
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Check out the different colorful designs it creates!
What Happens Next:
The color spreads across the surface of the water within a couple of seconds and dries quickly on the surface of the water, creating a multicolored film!
Once the paper is dry, tilt the paper in different directions to see your rainbow patterns appear. I recommend holding it next to a sunny window for best results.
Activity by Neddra English, Hardy Site
Photo Credit: www.sciencekiddo.com
