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In this activity, learners discuss and investigate how cameras, telescopes, and their own eyes use light in similar ways.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity (on page 2 of the PDF under GPS: Light and Color Activity), learners will see the illusion of colors produced by a rotating black and white image known as Benham’s Disk.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this quick optics activity, learners use a dim point of light (a disassembled Mini MagLite and dowel set-up) to cast a shadow of the blood supply in their retina onto the retina itself.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 Under 5 minutes
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In this activity about vision and optical illusions, learners conduct a simple test to demonstrate how our eyes create "afterimages." Learners stare at a black cardboard bat for at least 30 seconds an

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 Under 5 minutes
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Why should we wear masks? Do masks work? Do some masks work better than others? Learners find out in this activity.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity (12th on the page), learners investigate their ability to discriminate (see) different colors.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity (1st activity on the page), learners explore their sense of taste and the structure of the tongue by taste-testing various foods.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity about bones (page 12 of PDF), learners investigate and compare the weight-bearing capacity of solid and hollow cylinders.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 11 1 to 2 hours