Kaleidoscope
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Community Science Workshop Network
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In this activity, learners build inexpensive kaleidoscopes using transparency paper and foil (instead of mirrors). Use this activity to introduce learners to concepts related to optics, light, mirrors, and geometry. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 1 paper towel tube
- 1 sheet of transparency paper
- 1 sheet of foil
- 1 sheet of colored paper
- 1 tsp. colorful, transparent and translucent beads
- scissors
- tape
- pen
- ruler
Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Human Senses and Perception
- Vision
- Human Senses and Perception
- Mathematics
- Geometry
- Plane Geometry
- Solid Geometry
- Geometry
- Physical Sciences
- Light and Optics
- Lenses and Mirrors
- Reflection and Refraction
- Sunlight and Color
- Vibration and Waves
- Light and Optics
- Light and Optics
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Arts and Crafts
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Oakland Discovery Centers
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Oakland Discovery Centers, ©2012
