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In this simple activity, learners investigate refraction by placing a picture of an arrow behind a glass of water.

free Ages 8 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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Learners experiment with water gel crystals, or sodium polyacrylate crystals, which absorb hundreds of times their weight in water. When in pure water, the water gel crystals cannot be seen.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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Learners experiment to see which colors of light will cause a phosphorescent (glow-in-the-dark) material to glow.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners examine the properties of light by experimenting with an LED-flashlight and polarizing filters. When two polarizers are used, they block all light when they are placed at right angles.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes