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In this activity, learners investigate the reflective properties of light and mirrors as they make a kaleidoscope.

Learners observe different light sources, outdoors and indoors, using prism glasses (diffraction glasses) and color filters.

In this hands-on activity, learners build their own kaleidoscopes and explore how light can reflect of off surfaces such as mirrors, to produce beautiful patterns.

In this activity, learners will create an optical illusion top. Learners will explore color mixing, physics and design through this activity.

In this optics activity, learners use everyday materials to make a color wheel. When learners spin the wheel like a top, they will be surprised to see all the colors mixing together to appear white.

In this art meets science activity, learners pack silver, ball-shaped ornaments in a single layer in a box to create an array of spherical reflectors.

In this activity, learners use clear nail polish to create a beautiful iridescent pattern on black paper. Learners discover that a thin film creates iridescent, rainbow colors.

In this activity, learners observe color mixing and absorbency using colored tissue paper and spray bottles.

In this activity (posted on March 27, 2011), learners follow the steps to construct a mini zoetrope, a device that produces an illusion of action from a rapid succession of static pictures.