JoinScience Shorts: Nothing But Blue Skies
Why is the sky blue? Why are sunsets orange and red? These are some of children’s favorite questions to ask, but answering them at a level appropriate for primary students’ level of understanding can be tricky, even for veteran teachers. In order to understand why the sky is blue and other related questions, we need to know a bit about the makeup of Earth’s atmosphere and the effects of light. This month’s Science Shorts can help.