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In this activity, learners discover that nanoparticles of gold can appear red, orange or even blue. They learn that a material can act differently when it’s nanometer-sized.

This is a quick activity/demonstration that introduces learners to the concept of index of refraction. Learners place stirring rods in a jar of water and notice they can see them clearly.

In this activity about light and reflection, learners use a special device called a Mirage Maker™ to create an illusion.

In this optics activity, demonstrate diffraction using a candle or a small bright flashlight bulb and a slide made with two pencils.

In this optics activity, learners discover how they can make glass objects "disappear." Learners submerge glass objects like stirring rods into a beaker of Wesson™ oil to explore how the principles of

This activity generates learner excitement about light through the creation of a room-sized rainbow.

In this activity, learners use their strength to light a light bulb. A chain made from paper clips is placed in series with a battery and flashlight bulb.

In this activity, learners create a "mini sky" in a glass of water in a dark room.

In this activity, learners make optical fibers out of strips of gelatin.

In this activity, learners observe as soap bubbles float on a cushion of carbon dioxide gas. Learners blow bubbles into an aquarium filled with a slab of dry ice.

In this activity, learners discover what happens when they crush wintergreen-flavored candies in a very dark room.

This simple hands-on activity demonstrates why the sky appears blue on a sunny day and red during sunrise and sunset.