Dragonfly Sight: UV Light and Electromagnetic Waves

By:

Maia Chandler

Explore the electromagnetic spectrum with UV beads. Participants will use UV beads to learn about different types of light and do a wave dance to visualise how waves move. The demonstration will centre a discussion on wavelengths of light humans cannot see but dragonflies can. 

This demo pairs well with Dragonfly Colours: Thin-Film Interference and Dragonfly Flight: Waves and Wing Movement. This demo is part of the 2024 SOCK, The Wonders of the Dragonfly.

Download instructions

PDF icon Dragonfly Sight_ UV Light and Electromagnetic Waves.pdf (1.76 MB)

Science Subject

Electricity & Magnetism

Level of Difficulty (1-5)

Level 1

Time

10 - 20 min

Audience

High School (ages 14+)
Middle School (ages 11-13) & General Public
Elementary (ages 5-10)

Last updated

Thursday, August 8, 2024