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Brummond, Robert J. – Science Activities, 1973
Descriptors: Laboratory Procedures, Lasers, Light, Optics
The Polarized Light Show.
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Cordua, William S. – Science Activities, 1996
Presents experiments with polarized light for grades 8-12 which can produce colorful effects with a minimum of equipment and can illustrate many principles of physics, chemistry, and geology. (MKR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Demonstrations (Science), Geology, Light
To Catch a Ghost
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Ward, Alan – Science Activities, 1973
Discusses the nature of virtual images and how they can be plotted and used to reveal important relationships between objects and their mirror reflections. Describes some applications of virtual images in the theater and classroom. (JR)
Descriptors: Light, Optics, Physics, Production Techniques
When Light Bends
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Ward, Alan – Science Activities, 1974
Describes a number of activities designed to assist student understanding of the phenomenon of light bending when it passes from one meduim to another. (JR)
Descriptors: Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Procedures, Light, Optics
Refraction - Four Work Cards
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Ward, Alan – Science Activities, 1973
Descriptors: Experiments, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Procedures, Light
Illustrating Chemiluminescence with Siloxene Indicator.
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Hoff, Ray – Science Activities, 1981
Discusses the nature of light-producing reactions and provides a procedure for demonstrating chemical luminescence using siloxene indicator. Indicates source of this chemical and safety precautions. (SK)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, Demonstrations (Educational), Laboratory Procedures
How Bright Is the Sun?
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Berr, Stephen – Science Activities, 1991
Presents a sequence of activities designed to allow eighth grade students to deal with one of the fundamental relationships that govern energy distribution. Activities guide students to measure light bulb brightness, discover the inverse square law, compare light bulb light to candle light, and measure sun brightness. (two references) (MCO)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Energy, Fundamental Concepts, Grade 8