Search Results


Showing results 1 to 4 of 4

Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this optics activity, learners make a simple telescope using two lenses and a cardboard tube. Learners construct the telescope and then calculate its magnification.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
Challenge popular misconceptions, learners explore how a mirror actually reflects an image in this activity.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
This is a series of three quick science activities to do with a spoon, knife, and fork. In the first two activities, learners use the flatware to explore optics, mirrors, reflection, and distortion.

free Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
Source Institutions
Add to list Details
In this activity, learners discover that it is difficult to trace a curve by using its reflection in a mirror. Use this activity to discuss how the brain works.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 18 5 to 10 minutes