Demo1st Grade

Invisible Highlighter Ink Under UV

Some marks glow intensely.

Teaching & key ideas

What you do: Compare marks under room light and UV. What students see: Some marks glow intensely. Why it works: Fluorescent dyes absorb UV and emit visible light. Question to ask: Why is the glow brighter than the paper around it?

Lesson flow

Predict → demonstrate → observe → briefly explain → ask: Why is the glow brighter than the paper around it?