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Recommended grade level:
6-8.
The Magic Wand and Other Bright Experiments on Light and Color contains 25 activities for experimenting with and making observations about light and how it behaves. These activities are miniature versions of some of the most popular exhibits at The Exploratorium, San Francisco's museum of science, art, and human perception. For example, students investigate what happens when light waves meet and mix--in the thin film of a soap bubble or in the gap between two plates of glass. They make a pinhole in an index card and use it like a magnifying glass. They also use a colored filter to decode secret messages written with colored pens, and experiment with a cylindrical mirror to understand how light bounces off different surfaces.
Each activity begins with a drawing of the original full-sized exhibit at The Exploratorium and a photograph of the scaled-down version that students can make. Most of the activities require basic materials such as mirrors, magnifying glasses, fish tanks, and water. Each 15- to 30-minute activity includes a materials list, assembly directions, descriptions of how to use the completed exhibits, and explanations of the science involved in the exhibits. A section called "etc." offers additional scientific and historic facts. Most of the activities can be completed by one student, although some indicate the need for a partner or adult assistance.
Price:
$10.95 (ISBN 0-471-11515-0).
Publisher/supplier:
Wiley.
Materials:
Available locally, or from commercial suppliers.
