Super Gelatin
Students measure the angles of refraction of laser light traveling through gelatin, then plot their data to calculate the gelatin’s […]
Students measure the angles of refraction of laser light traveling through gelatin, then plot their data to calculate the gelatin’s […]
This activity acquaints the students with the telescopes and instruments available at an astronomical observatory: McDonald Observatory.Astronomers apply for observing
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In this activity, students learn about the different telescopes and instruments that are available at McDonald Observatory using the “What
In this experiment, students construct an equilateral triangle using graph paper, pencil, protractor and a ruler. They also make a
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Students witness light refracting through air everyday.On hot days, “ripples” rise from the ground or roadways. Stars twinkle in the
This lesson guides students to build a spectroscope, use it as tool, and interpret their observations by applying concepts of
In this activity, students test the Law of Reflection based on experimental evidence.However, the back-silvered glass mirrors present a twist.
Planning to take a vacation soon? Visit Phobos! Small and cozy, Phobos orbits the fourth planet from the Sun in
This activity combines the concept of Earth’s rock cycle with the characteristics of other planets in the solar system. After
This reflective solar cooker uses the Sun’s energy to cook marshmallows. The target cooking area is the space where the
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