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This activity provides instructions for building a mirrored tube--a smaller and simpler version of a submarine's periscope--that lets you see around corners and over walls. Get a hands-on lesson about how light reflects and how to use that reflection to extend your vision.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Two 1-quart milk cartons
- Two small pocket mirrors (flat, square ones work best)
- Utility knife or X-Acto knife
- Ruler
- Pencil or pen
- Masking tape
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Vibration and Waves
- Light and Optics
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Light and Optics
- Lenses and Mirrors
- Reflection and Refraction
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Vibration and Waves
Informal Categories
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Murphy, Pat ; Klages, Ellen ; Shore, Linda
Rights:
- All rights reserved, The Exploratorium, 1998