DIY Kaleidoscope to Explore Light and Reflections
by Laurie Altringer
Students will investigate the relationship between light, objects, and the human eye by creating a DIY kaleidoscope. Students will take measurements throughout the project.
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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yYQnnb1tTrnF78QUwBLeTsuBEQSUcq0V/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance Mathematics Number and Operations—Fractions (NF) Measurement and Data (MD)
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