Tiny Wonders Lab•Science Activity Card•Space
What Causes Rainbows?
Ref: TWL-WHAT-CAUSES-RAINBOWS
Grade Level: 3-8
The Big Idea
Discover how millions of tiny raindrops act as microscopic prisms. Learn how they bend and reflect sunlight to paint a colorful masterpiece across the sky, and why you can only see a rainbow when the sun is behind you.
Key Vocabulary & Concepts
#Physics#Weather
Hands-On Observation Checklist
1. Predict & Form HypothesisWhat do you think causes what causes rainbows??
2. Explore Digital LabInteract with the simulation and note patterns.
3. Record Key FindingsWrite down 2 new facts discovered during the lab.
4. Explain to a PartnerShare your conclusions with a classmate or parent.
Teacher & Parent Discussion Starters
- Why is understanding what causes rainbows? important in everyday real life?
- What variable or factor had the biggest impact when testing the simulation?
- How does this concept connect to another science topic you have learned about?
Tiny Wonders Lab — Interactive Science & Physics Exploration
www.tinywonderslab.com/wonders/what-causes-rainbows