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5th Grade Science — Data and Evidence — Splitting Light with a Prism A free 1-page hands-on science activity for 5th Grade (ages 10–11). It practices science, observation, inquiry. Download the PDF with no account and no email.
Free printable splitting light with a prism science worksheet. Light behaves as both a wave and a particle. White light can be separated into a spectrum of colors using a prism. Each color has a different wavelength. Part of the Data and Evidence lesson track. For 5th Grade Science (ages 10–11).
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Lab Report — Splitting Light with a Prism SCIENCE · 5TH GRADE Name Date Complete this lab report for your investigation. Purpose / Research Question: How does light interact with different materials? Materials: flashlight, clear glass, wax paper, cardboard, mirror Hypothesis (If... then... because...): Write your own: If I change ___, then ___ because ___ Independent Variable: Type of material (transparent, translucent, opaque) Dependent Variable: How much light passes through Procedure: 1. Darken the room 2. 3. Shine through wax paper 4. 5. Shine at mirror and observe Data / Results: Material Light Goes Through? Type Clear glass Wax paper Cardboard Conclusion: I learned that transparent means... and opaque means... www.littleactivity.com 5th Grade · Science
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Lab Report — Splitting Light with a Prism SCIENCE · 5TH GRADE Name Date Complete this lab report for your investigation. Purpose / Research Question: How does light interact with different materials? Materials: flashlight, clear glass, wax paper, cardboard, mirror Hypothesis (If... then... because...): Write your own: If I change ___, then ___ because ___ Independent Variable: Type of material (transparent, translucent, opaque) Dependent Variable: How much light passes through Procedure: 1. Darken the room 2. 3. Shine through wax paper 4. 5. Shine at mirror and observe Data / Results: Material Light Goes Through? Type Clear glass Wax paper Cardboard Conclusion: I learned that transparent means... and opaque means... www.littleactivity.com 5th Grade · Science
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