Two Lenses in One

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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.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 11
Resource Types:
Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
Language:
English

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

Keywords

Subjects

  • Physical Sciences
    • Vibration and Waves
      • Light and Optics
    • Light and Optics
      • Lenses and Mirrors
      • Reflection and Refraction
    • States of Matter
      • Liquids

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