Description
The colourful stars are made of Glominite, a phosphorescent material that stores energy and then releases it as glowing light. Phosphorescence is a type of photoluminescence that is related to fluorescence. The difference is that the material slowly releases light over time rather than straight away.Peach trees bloom in spring and have delicious fruits, symbolizing auspiciousness.
Teaching ideas for the Colourful Stars
- Learn about the difference between phosphorescence, photoluminescence & fluorescence.
- What other materials are known to glow int he dark?
- Expose the colourful stars to different types of light. Try UV light, spotlights, fluorescent lights or coloured lights. Does the light type change the time that the stars glow?
- Research why real stars have different colours.
- Read about bioluminescence found in nature.
- Tape one side of a star and then shine a light on it. Remove the tape and see the difference.
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-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big Fun