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In this activity, learners make a photographic image—without a camera! Using sunlight, sun-print paper, and their hand or foot to block the light, learners create wonderful silhouette-like images known as photograms. In this example, the light-blocking object is a body part—but you can use any object that strikes your fancy. Experiment!
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $5 - $10 per student
- Ages 6 - 18
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- sun-print paper
- pushpins
- bright sunlight (this works best around noon, from late spring to early fall
- a piece of cardboard larger than the paper
- your hand or foot
- a tray of water
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Senses and Perception
- Vision
- Perception
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Human Senses and Perception
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Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
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Vibration and Waves
- Light and Optics
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
- Outdoor Activity
- Photography and Film/Video
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Snyder, Amy
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Exploratorium,