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In this optics activity, learners explore how many objects they can see in a set of mirrors (hinged like a book) at various angles.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners experiment to see which colors of light will cause a phosphorescent (glow-in-the-dark) material to glow.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners shine the light of a laser pointer through sheets of fabric that all have a different number of threads per inch.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity on page 13 of the PDF, learners use a laser pointer (with known wavelength of light) to measure the thickness of a human hair.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes