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In this activity, learners use transparent tape and polarizing material to create and project beautifully colored patterns reminiscent of abstract or geometric stained glass windows--no glass required

In this math activity related to light, learners explore why a light, such as a candle or a streetlight, looks dimmer the farther away from it we get.

In this math activity related to light, learners assemble a photometer and use it to estimate the power output of the Sun.

In this activity, learners explore the relative efficiency of different bulbs, specifically incandescent vs. fluorescent.

In this activity, learners explore color, light and shadow by creating their own puppets to hold in front of a light source.

In this activity, learners explore how polarizing sunglasses can help diminish road glare.

In this international citizen science activity, learners measure their night sky brightness and submit their observations into an online database.

In this activity about electricity, learners build and test a paper clip switch to turn on a light bulb.

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

Use this Moon Map Guide to help learners identify features on the Moon, while looking through a telescope.

In this activity, learners light an LED with five cents. Learners use two different metals and some sour, salty water to create a cheap battery.

In this activity on page 13 of the PDF, use a special plastic card that has been painted with a chemical that changes color when it is in UV light.

This fun activity uses simple materials such as milk cartons and mirrors to introduce the ideas of optics and visual perception.

In this sunny day experiment, learners measure and compare how quickly light and dark colored materials absorb heat.