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Create 3D glasses and use them to explore color, light and optics. Fool your brain into 'seeing' three dimensions on a flat surface!

In this activity, a lightbulb is placed in front of a concave mirror. The actual lightbulb is not visible to the viewer, but the viewer can see the mirror image of the lightbulb formed in space.

In this activity, learners investigate color vision as well as plan and conduct their own experiments.

In this art meets science activity, learners pack silver, ball-shaped ornaments in a single layer in a box to create an array of spherical reflectors.

In this activity, learners explore their eye pupils and how they change.

In this activity, learners use a laser pointer and two small rotating mirrors to create a variety of fascinating patterns, which can be easily and dramatically projected on a wall or screen.

In this optics activity, learners explore how many objects they can see in a set of mirrors (hinged like a book) at various angles.

In this experiment, learners construct an equilateral triangle using graph paper, a pencil, protractor and ruler. They also make a "laser triangle" using a laser pointer and front-silvered mirrors.

In this activity, learners create a cylindrical mirror to see themselves as others see them.

In this optics activity, learners discover basic lens-making techniques by using a tennis ball to make a lens out of ice.

Space telescopes can offer us better, clearer views of the universe (and of our own planet) than Earth-based telescopes can, but getting these large, delicate pieces of equipment into orbit is tricky.

In this activity about light and refraction, learners make a lens and magnifying glass by filling a bowl with water.

In this optics activity, learners experiment with polarizers (small dark rectangles) to examine light intensity.

In this activity, learners use pop-beads to understand the characteristics and properties of polymer chains.

In this activity, learners explore the invisible infrared radiation from an electric heater.

Learners use two mirrors to explore how images of images of images can repeat forever.

In this activity about light, learners explore how water can refract light and change the way they see things.

In this optics activity, learners work in pairs to explore how mirrors work. Learners use tape to mark the angles needed to see each other's reflection in a wall mirror.

In this activity, learners make a solar oven. Learners witness the awesome power of the sun to make a yummy treat--a chocolate chip cookie!

In this activity (pages 17-31), learners are introduced to techniques that are used to determine the structures of solid materials.