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Rotating Light
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In this activity, learners explore what happens when polarized white light passes through a sugar solution.
Glue Stick Sunset
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In this activity, learners explore why the sky is blue. Learners model the scattering of light by the atmosphere, which creates the blue sky and red sunset, using a flashlight and clear glue sticks.
Bone Stress
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In this optics activity, learners examine how polarized light can reveal stress patterns in clear plastic.
Polarized Light Mosaic
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In this activity, learners use transparent tape and polarizing material to create and project beautifully colored patterns reminiscent of abstract or geometric stained glass windows--no glass required
Polarized Sunglasses
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In this activity, learners explore how polarizing sunglasses can help diminish road glare.
Blue Sky
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In this optics activity, learners explore why the sky is blue and the sunset is red, using a simple setup comprising a transparent plastic box, water, and powdered milk.