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Polarized Light
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In this optics activity, learners experiment with polarizers (small dark rectangles) to examine light intensity.

Kaleidoscope
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In this activity, learners build inexpensive kaleidoscopes using transparency paper and foil (instead of mirrors).

Altered Reality
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In this activity, learners discover that the human brain is highly adaptable. Learners try to toss beanbags at a target while wearing prism goggles.
Splitting White Light
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In this optics activity, learners split white light into all its component colors using three household items: a compact disc, dishwashing liquid, and a hose (outside).

Release the Rainbow
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In this activity, learners create a water prism to break light into the seven colors of the rainbow.

Rainbow in the Room
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This activity generates learner excitement about light through the creation of a room-sized rainbow.

Light is Made of Colors
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Learners observe different light sources, outdoors and indoors, using prism glasses (diffraction glasses) and color filters.

Light and Sound
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In this four-part activity, learners explore light and sound through a variety of hands-on investigations.

Spinning Your (Color) Wheels
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In this optics activity, learners use everyday materials to make a color wheel. When learners spin the wheel like a top, they will be surprised to see all the colors mixing together to appear white.