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In this activity, learners use a laser pointer and two small rotating mirrors to create a variety of fascinating patterns, which can be easily and dramatically projected on a wall or screen.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore the history, design and motion of spinning tops. Learners work in teams of "engineers" to design and build their own tops out of everyday items.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity (posted on March 27, 2011), learners follow the steps to construct a mini zoetrope, a device that produces an illusion of action from a rapid succession of static pictures.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners use a laser pointer and two small rotating mirrors to create a variety of fascinating patterns, which can be easily and dramatically projected on a wall or screen.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners repeat patterns in two and three dimensions to create tessellations.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 11 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners design unique tiles and make repeating patterns to create tessellations. This activity combines the creativity of an art project with the challenge of solving a puzzle.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 11 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity (posted on April 18, 2011), learners follow the steps to construct a zoetrope, a device that produces an illusion of action from a rapid succession of static pictures, using a 16" bik

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours