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In this activity, learners conduct a simple test to find their blind spot.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 Under 5 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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Create an illusion where it appears that your hand has a hole in it. You'll see the results from when one eye gets conflicting information.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 14 Under 5 minutes
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This is a quick activity/demonstration that introduces learners to the concept of index of refraction. Learners place stirring rods in a jar of water and notice they can see them clearly.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners investigate parallax, a method used to measure distances to stars and planets in the solar system.

free Ages 6 - 18 Under 5 minutes
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If you had a long tube with a 5 millimeter wide slit, would you see the entire Golden Gate Bridge?

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 Under 5 minutes
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This science activity demonstrates the dominant eye phenomena. What does your brain do when it sees two images that conflict?

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - adult Under 5 minutes
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In this quick and simple activity about reflexes (at the top of the webpage), learners conduct a simple test to explore pupillary response.

free Ages 8 - 18 Under 5 minutes