Mirror & Lens Explorer
Investigate light with shadows, sundials, mirrors, and lenses. Relate shadow length to time and explore reflection/refraction. Covers basic optics and Sun–Earth geometry.
Recommended for ages 6-8
About This Kit
Build sundials to track time via Sun angle and explore mirrors/lenses for reflection and refraction. Measure shadow length vs time and find focal points with magnifiers. Covers rectilinear propagation of light, reflection laws, refraction & focal length, and Earth’s rotation/daylight. Links to navigation and everyday optics.
Learning Outcome
Learner explores reflection and refraction
What's Inside
Mirrors, magnifying glass, card
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