Why Are Sunsets Red?

Illustration of young girl pointing towards a red a purple sky.

In “Science-U: Why is the Sunset Red?”, Jess and her mother share their curiosity in a serve and return dance-like dialogue about light and color. It is part of a series of animated shorts modeling proven interaction techniques that give a child agency and encourage critical thinking. 

Science-U @home provides fun activities for grown-ups and kids to explore science together. More videos and experiments: science-u.org

 

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