Optics Collection
Optics Collection: Resources developed in coordination with The Optical Society (OSA)
Glowstick Science
Mix fluorescent liquid from glowsticks to model the addition of light.
Mix fluorescent liquid from glowsticks to model the addition of light.
Candy Science
Attempt to sort colored candies under single-colored light, and learn about color by subtraction.
Attempt to sort colored candies under single-colored light, and learn about color by subtraction.
Jelly Filters Science
Use colored "Jell-O" to create filters for predicting how projected images will look when viewed through them.
Use colored "Jell-O" to create filters for predicting how projected images will look when viewed through them.
Water Pearl Science
Observe images produced through hydrophyllic spheres of different sizes and shapes.
Observe images produced through hydrophyllic spheres of different sizes and shapes.
Gelatin Lens Science
Use clear gelatin to construct convex and concave lenses to observe their influence on light rays.
Use clear gelatin to construct convex and concave lenses to observe their influence on light rays.
Rainbow Science Digi-Kit not yet Available
Using a diffraction grating, determine what makes up white light.
Using a diffraction grating, determine what makes up white light.
Polarizer Science Digi-Kit not yet Available
Observe the effect of polarizers on light, and draw connections to animals that can perceive polarized light.
Observe the effect of polarizers on light, and draw connections to animals that can perceive polarized light.
Thermopaper Science Digi-Kit not yet Available
Observe selective reflectivity of thermopaper as the temperature is changed.
Observe selective reflectivity of thermopaper as the temperature is changed.
Flex Mirror Science Digi-Kit not yet Available
Use a flexible piece of mirror paper or Mylar to change the shape of a mirror and observe changes in the image produced.
Use a flexible piece of mirror paper or Mylar to change the shape of a mirror and observe changes in the image produced.
- Inspiring article from TPT (N/A)
- Teacher Guide
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