SPARK July 2015 | Page 19

COOL WEBSITES http://light2015.org.uk/astronomy/ You will marvel at the beauty of light in this International Year Of Light video and feel as though you’re travelling at the speed of light through space! http://light2015.org.uk/events/locations/ Lots of family events taking place in the United Kingdom are listed, including the famous Blackpool Illuminations light show. http://www.optics4kids.org/home Optics is a word used to describe how light behaves and interacts with matter. This website about the science of light has lots of tantalising experiments which show how light travels and mixes colour for amazing effect. Create white light using pens, a pin and a paper plate! http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space/meteoroids.html Mesmorising meteor facts and if you go to the games and activities section, there’s a Sun, Light and Shadows challenge. http://www.gamesgames.com/game/the-berenstain-bears-pack-a-picnic Help the bears get ready for their picnic by tracking the picnic items they need. http://www.ultimatecampresource.com/site/camp-activity/animal-name-game.html A simple version of Tag in which everyone can be an animal. http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-spin-a-plate-on-a-stick-2 Circus trick! SPARK 19