Link to Sunglass Science: Polarized Light

This time we will explore things that are usually invisible, revealing new things about the world around us.

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Turn a $5 laser pointer into a projection microscope! This is one of the coolest demos that I have come across in a long time!

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This week's experiment uses a computer CD or DVD. If you have ever looked closely at either a music or computer CD, you have probably noticed that they produce rainbows. If you hold the CD with the shiny side up and let light from a lamp reflect off of it, you will see a very nice rainbow of colors. If you are using a regular incandescent bulb, you will see all of the colors of the rainbow: Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet. If you use other kinds of bulbs, you may find some colors missing. To try this, you will need:

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This project has science fair potential.

This week's experiment uses fire, so be very careful and be sure that you have an adult to help you.

This week's experiment involves both chemistry and light. It is always pleasing for me to find one experiment that can send you exploring in several different directions.

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This experiment is from a Magic of Science workshop that I taught several years ago. No, it is not a get rich quick scheme. It is a fun way to see how we can bend a ray of light.

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This is one of the classic questions that children ask, and one that many adults do not know the answer to. With this simple experiment we will answer the question, and also find out why sunsets are red.

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Why does making something wet cause it to look darker?

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The amazing science of rainbows.

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Water Magnifier

Making a simple magnifying glass.

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Can light flow in a stream of water?

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Magnifying Glass

Want to make something look larger? Just add water.

Can you really change the speed of light? Of course you can!

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