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In this activity about light, learners explore how water can refract light and change the way they see things. In the "Now Explore" section, suggestions for other liquids are given, and the learners can come up with plenty of their own.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 8 - 11
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 1 plastic vial and lid
- Sink or small bucket of water
- One white sheet of paper with text
- 2 pens or markers of different colors
Subjects
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Physical Sciences
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Vibration and Waves
- Light and Optics
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Light and Optics
- Lenses and Mirrors
- Reflection and Refraction
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States of Matter
- Liquids
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Vibration and Waves
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, COSI Columbus, 2009