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Color Science


Jane Brocket's Clever Concepts
Ruby, Violet, Lime: Looking for Color

Let's start by learning a bit about the wonderful world of color.

"Milk Fireworks" Activity

We'll play around with color, and learn about surface tension in this week's activity!

Walking Water Rainbow Activity

Watch as colored water "magically" defies gravity and moves from cup to cup. 
(Actually, it's not magic - it's science!
Check out how capillary action causes the water to "walk" in the video below, then try it for yourself!

Grab your printable worksheets here.


Resources to Learn More

Here are some great library books and materials for learning about color science!
Color color color color by Ruth Heller
Color color color color by Ruth Heller
What do you see & how do you see it? : exploring light, color, and vision by Patricia Lauber
What do you see & how do you see it? : exploring light, color, and vision by Patricia Lauber
Colorful illusions : tricks to fool your eyes by Aki Nurosi with Mark Shulman
Colorful illusions : tricks to fool your eyes by Aki Nurosi with Mark Shulman
Living color by Steve Jenkins
Living color by Steve Jenkins

An eye for color : the story of Josef Albers by Natasha Wing
An eye for color : the story of Josef Albers by Natasha Wing
Explore light and optics! by Anita Yasuda
Explore light and optics! by Anita Yasuda
Dazzling science projects with light and color by Robert Gardner
Dazzling science projects with light and color by Robert Gardner
Experiments with light and mirrors by Robert Gardner
Experiments with light and mirrors by Robert Gardner

Here are some great YouTube videos about color science!
Trycolors.com has an online color mixing tool that lets you play around with mixing colors

Hours and Contact Information


Main Library
​1425 Main Street 

Hours:
Monday:        9am - 9pm
Tuesday:        9am - 9pm
Wednesday:  9am - 9pm
Thursday:     9am - 5pm
Friday:           9am - 5pm
Saturday:      9am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
​716-286-4894



​Email: 
nflref@nioga.org

Local History Dept.
1425 Main Street

Hours:
Monday: 5pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 9am - 4pm
Wednesday: 1pm - 4pm
Thursday: 9am - 4pm
Hours by appointment only July 11 - Sept 30
Contact us:

Email: NFLH@nioga.org

*Requests for items from archives must be submitted 2 business days in advance. 

LaSalle Library
8728 Buffalo Avenue

Hours: 
Monday:        10am - 8pm
Tuesday:        10am - 8pm
Wednesday:  Closed
Thursday:     10am - 5pm
Friday:           12pm - 5pm
Saturday:      Closed
​Sunday:        Closed
​716-283-8309
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