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In this activity, learners construct a device that allows them to view 2-D images in 3-D.

Over $20 per student Ages 6 - 11 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners build inexpensive kaleidoscopes using transparency paper and foil (instead of mirrors).

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity (posted on March 14, 2011), learners follow the steps to construct a camera projector to explore lenses and refraction.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners construct a device that allows them to look over ledges or around corners.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct three optical illusion toys to examine how our brains play tricks on what we see.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity (posted on March 20, 2011), learners follow the steps to construct a stroboscope, a device that exploits the persistence of vision to make moving objects appear slow or stationary.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners construct a projector out of cardboard to view their favorite images (such as storybook illustrations) on the wall.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners construct a device that projects images onto a surface, so they can trace landscapes and other sights.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours