Making Optics Demos Easier
by: Martin Sagendorf We’ve all likely encountered the time-consuming effort required to set up an optics demo; all the necessary components are on hand, but they don’t easily work together. The...
View ArticleScience Corner Investigation: Mirrors
by: Gordon Gore Mirror Investigation #1 You Need 2 small, flat plastic mirrors, with suitable vertical supports, 1 piece of plain white paper, letter size What to Do 1. Hold the mirror vertically. Look...
View ArticleLearning About Light
by: Marty Sagendorf Light is magic stuff: it has no mass, it comes in many colors, it has energy, it can be emitted and absorbed, but it can’t be saved in a bottle or bucket. Even though we can’t...
View ArticleDIY Kaleidoscope
by: Norm Barstow When I was an Elementary Science Coordinator, I used to visit the five schools in my district and each year introduced the Pringles® Kaleidoscope as part of the Sound and Light unit....
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