OSAWorkshop

K-8 Workshop: "The Science and Color of Light" sponsored by the OSA Foundation


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This workshop, sponsored by The Optical Society's OSA Foundation, will expose educators of K-8 students to a variety of ideas and labs to teach children the science of color and light.

This full-day event will include a focus on the perception of color and geometric optics, in ways accessible from the very young to accelerated middle school students.

All participants will receive a Light Blox kit (a $49 value), and the chance to win an Optics Suitcase (a $350 value).

Lunch is included.

Optional: Bring an idea about teaching color and light to share with your colleagues during lunch (if you have one!)

Workshop activities will include:
  • Spectra with a Rainbow Peephole
  • Glow stick color mixing and painting
  • Color by reflection with M&M's
  • Color-changing materials with Magic Patches
  • Color filters lab with Jell-O
  • Bending light with Jell-O, water crystals, and plastic lenses
  • Flexible mirrors with Mylar
  • Camera dissections
  • Color and light storybook connections

OSA Workshop


For more details and information about AAPT's K12 Programs, please contact the K-12 Program Manager, at K12programs@aapt.org