Make a Rainbow Try this experiment and then tell us what you discover!   What You Need: A shallow pan Water A mirror White paper A strong light source such as a lamp or a flashlight Question: How can you create an indoor rainbow? 1. First, fill the pan about 3/4 full with water. 2. Then, place the mirror on its side at the pan's edge. 3. Place the lamp or flashlight so that the light shines directly into the mirror. 4. Now, position the white paper so that the reflection of the light shines onto it. 5. Move the mirror around until you can see the watery reflection. 6. Look closely at the edge of the reflection. Do you see the colors? You have just created a rainbow in your own home! A Scientific Explanation When light travels in a straight line it is known as white, or clear, light. When light is bent by water it breaks into the colors of the rainbow. A rainbow's colors always appear in the same order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. EXTRA! EXTRA! Try this experiment outdoors on a sunny day. How does the rainbow appear outdoors as compared to indoors? I discovered a rainbow and it has seven colors........ -Christoher C. I discovered that it is true that you can really build a rainbow indoors.I discovered a lot of really cool things at this website. -Maria D. I discovered that light bounces off white glass things showing all the colors of the rainbow! -Maria V. My discovery was the best, it actually worked! But the coolest part of this experiment was the rainbow part. -Meagan K. YO YO YO WHATS UP WHATS UP I JUST LEARNED HOW TO MAKE A NEAT RAINBOW. -Towona S. I discovered that it sort of makes a rainbow. I love it. How did it turn out for you guys? -Ashley L. I made the rainbow and it faded at sunset. I also made a rainbow by spraying a shower of water over the sunshine. -William Z.