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Light and Sound
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In this four-part activity, learners explore light and sound through a variety of hands-on investigations.

Colored Shadows Investigation
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This activity (located on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Light and Color Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into mixing colors with light.

Star Power
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In this activity, learners create a star show and discover how they can prevent light pollution. Using simple materials, learners first design constellation boxes.
Fish Eyes: More than Meets the Eye
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In this data collection and analysis activity, learners evaluate fish physiology and ecology using vision research data from Dr.

Telescopes as Time Machines
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This fun, nighttime hands-on astronomy activity lets learners explore how long it takes for light from different objects in the universe to reach Earth.

Cardboard Opaque Projector
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In this activity, learners construct a projector out of cardboard to view their favorite images (such as storybook illustrations) on the wall.

Stroboscope
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In this activity (posted on March 20, 2011), learners follow the steps to construct a stroboscope, a device that exploits the persistence of vision to make moving objects appear slow or stationary.

Cardboard Box Camera Obscura
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In this activity, learners construct a device that projects images onto a surface, so they can trace landscapes and other sights.

Wire Maze
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Learners create an electrical-circuit maze out of wire, then try to pass a paperclip through the maze without touching the wire.

Conductivity Meter
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In this activity, learners build a simple qualitative conductivity tester with a battery, bulb and foil.

Camera Projector
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In this activity (posted on March 14, 2011), learners follow the steps to construct a camera projector to explore lenses and refraction.

Where Do We Choose to Live and Why?
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In this geography investigation, learners use a nighttime satellite image to observe areas of light across the United States and to identify patterns and spatial distributions of human settlements.