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Making Light of Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the electromagnetic spectrum, focusing on visible light. They are introduced to the idea that all light travels as waves, and that wavelength defines the various regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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All Those Seeing Color, Say Eye!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research and discuss the roles of the eye and brain in the perception of color. They watch a slideshow and complete a worksheet.
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"You may now enter the Holodeck."

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students study and make a hologram. In this holography mini-unit, students study the science behind holography and in the culminating activity they create their own holograph. This mini-unit includes six lessons and a culminating activity.
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Growing A Coral Skeleton

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the growth of coral. In this coral polyps lesson, students simulate the growth of coral by using available materials to grow crystals. Students record observations in a scientific journal.
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Fiber Optics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This is a printout of the slides for a presentation on fiber optics. In bullet-style notes, it covers how optic fibers work, their structure, different types, and their use. You may use these as a lecture guide, or if you want to take...
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Got Light!

For Students 3rd - 4th
Sources of light, and the reflection of light off of objects, are the focus of this brief and simple science worksheet. Learners must trace the path that light takes which enables a boy to read a book. A suggested activity is to have the...
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Making a Periscope

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students experiment with a simple periscope to see how it reflects light. They draw a diagram of the path a ray of light follows as it travels from an object, through the periscope, and into your eye.
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To See or Not to See: The Colors of Light

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders describe and conduct an experiment that identifies the physical properties of light. They explore sources of visible light and an electromagnetic spectrum. Students explain the conversion of one form of energy to another.
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Reflect and Refract

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore light. In this properties of light lesson, students define the terms refract, reflect, and diffract after listening to the teacher's description. Students listen to the book Light Magic and observe a spoon in a glass of...
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Radiation From Space

For Students 5th - 12th
In this space worksheet, learners will review different aspects of light, sound, and radio waves in space and the use of different types of telescopes. This worksheet has 17 fill in the blank statements.
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Create Your Own Kaleidoscopes

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create a kaleidoscopes after researching Sir David Brewster and his ideas on light. They recognize the properties of optics from making and using the kaleidoscopes.
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The Most Important Equation in Astronomy!

For Students Higher Ed
In this astronomy optics worksheet, students calculate the angular resolution and maximum resolution for given telescope specifics. This worksheet has 3 problems to solve.
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Start the Space Flight Time Line

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars research space flight exploration and technology. In small groups, they research a significant event from early time until the start of the space age. A class time line is created from the research groups.
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore water. For this water lesson, students explore the physical properties and states of water. They observe how water changes states and document what they see.
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Microscopes and Telescopes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars analyze a microscope and study what they do.  In this investigative lesson students study how microscopes were first invented, and how ray diagrams are used in conjunction. 
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How Light Moves

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study the movement of light. In this light lesson, students work in groups to participate in a light and shadow walk around their neighborhood. Students brainstorm rules for light movement and watch videos about light travel,...
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Coin Investigation: How Can You Use Tools?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students, by exploring a simple investigation system, see how technology can allow people to extend their senses and "see" beyond the world of their natural vision.
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Physical Difference and Classification

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students use a microscope and observation skills to compare and contrast several physical properties and develop a classification system.

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