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Diffraction
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In this optics activity, demonstrate diffraction using a candle or a small bright flashlight bulb and a slide made with two pencils.

Slinky in Hand: Make waves without getting wet
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Play with a slinky and make transverse waves. In this simple Exploratorium Science Snack, learners will experience making waves and will learn the different parts of a wave.

Moiré Patterns
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In this activity about light and perception, learners create and observe moire patterns.

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

Whose Fault Is It?
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In this seismic simulation, learners play a "who-dunnit" game to explore earthquakes.