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In this experiment, learners construct an equilateral triangle using graph paper, a pencil, protractor and ruler. They also make a "laser triangle" using a laser pointer and front-silvered mirrors.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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This is a quick activity (on page 2 of the PDF under Stained Glass Activity) about the "Tyndall effect," the scattering of visible light when it hits very small dispersed particles.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners test the Law of Reflection based on experimental evidence. Learners produce raw data and explanations based on their data: pencil tracings of incident and reflection rays.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity on page 13 of the PDF, learners use a laser pointer (with known wavelength of light) to measure the thickness of a human hair.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes