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In this activity, learners use an old CD to construct a spectroscope, a device that separates light into its component colors.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore how nanosized structures can create brilliant color.

Over $20 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity related to nanotechnology, learners observe some of the effects that result from creating a thin layer of material several nanometers thick.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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This is a quick activity (on page 2 of the PDF under Butterfly Wings Activity) that illustrates how nanoscale structures, so small they're practically invisible, can produce visible/colorful effects.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore the relative efficiency of different bulbs, specifically incandescent vs. fluorescent.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 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 optics activity, learners examine how a transparent material such as glass or water can actually reflect light better than any mirror.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners will create an optical illusion top. Learners will explore color mixing, physics and design through this activity.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners use their strength to light a light bulb. A chain made from paper clips is placed in series with a battery and flashlight bulb.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore liquid crystals, light and temperature. Using a postcard made of temperature-sensitive liquid crystal material, learners monitor temperature changes.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this two-part activity, learners explore the properties of liquid crystals, which are responsible for why mood rings change color.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore how polarizing sunglasses can help diminish road glare.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math activity related to light, learners assemble a photometer and use it to estimate the power output of the Sun.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 14 - 18 10 to 30 minutes