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This is written as a static display, but can easily be adapted to a hands-on experiment for learners to conduct.

In this activity, a lightbulb is placed in front of a concave mirror. The actual lightbulb is not visible to the viewer, but the viewer can see the mirror image of the lightbulb formed in space.

Learners observe working lava lamps to understand how they work (included in PDF link).

Learners observe two joined glass tubes containing a conductive salt solution. Electrodes are passing an electric current through the water.

Learners observe a sealed container holding a clear colorless liquid. They shake the container and the fluid turns blue. When allowed to sit for a few moments, the fluid turns colorless again.

This display shows slow chemical reactions in colorful crystal formations known as Liesegang Rings. These reactions are similar to those forming the rings in agates.

This is written as a static display, but can easily become a hands-on experiment for learners.

In this optics activity, learners discover that not all shadows are black. Learners explore human color perception by using colored lights to make additive color mixtures.