What is included

• Printable experiment guide with step by step instructions and experiment explanations.
• Teacher's Notes with full descriptions of the experiment and the science behind it, including guided discussion questions.
• Printable Investigation Record for students to support scientific thinking and vocabulary.

Learning goals

• Observe how light travels, reflects, bends or creates patterns in familiar materials.
• Build scientific vocabulary for describing light, colour and visual effects.

Suggested use

This printable light science experiment helps students investigate Bendy Straw through a clear, hands-on classroom activity. The resource includes student-friendly pages, teacher notes and an Investigation Record to support predictions, observations, vocabulary and scientific thinking. It is designed to be easy to prepare and useful for science lessons, STEM rotations, small groups or extension activities.