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Principles of Reflection and Optical Illusions—Demonstration Kit

By: The Flinn Staff

Principles of Reflection and Optical Illusions Demonstration Kit for Physical Science and Physics
Principles of Reflection and Optical Illusions Demonstration Kit for Physical Science and Physics
Item #: AP7411 

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In the Principles of Reflection and Optical Illusions Demonstration Kit for physical science and physics, create a classic stage illusion that is similar to a "haunted" theme park.

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Create a classic stage illusion—similar to a haunted house at a theme park—in your classroom! Simply shine a light on a hidden object inside the darkened “object room” in the Optical Illusion Apparatus, and watch as a life-like, three-dimensional image appears on the stage located 90° from the object. The optical illusion demonstrates the principles of reflection and illustrates how transmitted and reflected light from a glass mirror merge to form an image. Let your students experiment with different objects, angles and settings to discover the ideal conditions for reflection. A fun way to animate your classroom discussion of optics and reflection! Requires flashlight or another light source.

Specifications

Materials Included in Kit: 
Black reflection box, 6" o.d. cube  with extension
Natural reflection box, 6" o.d. cube with extension
Polycarbonate reflector, 3/16" thickness, 8¼" x 5¾"


Correlation to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)†

Science & Engineering Practices

Asking questions and defining problems
Developing and using models
Planning and carrying out investigations
Analyzing and interpreting data
Using mathematics and computational thinking

Disciplinary Core Ideas

MS-PS4.A: Wave Properties
HS-PS4.A: Wave Properties
HS-PS2.B: Types of Interactions

Crosscutting Concepts

Patterns
Cause and effect
Scale, proportion, and quantity

Performance Expectations

HS-PS1-3: Plan and conduct an investigation to gather evidence to compare the structure of substances at the bulk scale to infer the strength of electrical forces between particles.
HS-PS2-5: Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that an electric current can produce a magnetic field and that a changing magnetic field can produce an electric current.
HS-PS3-5: Develop and use a model of two objects interacting through electric or magnetic fields to illustrate the forces between objects and the changes in energy of the objects due to the interaction.
MS-PS2-3: Ask questions about data to determine the factors that affect the strength of electric and magnetic forces
MS-PS2-5: Conduct an investigation and evaluate the experimental design to provide evidence that fields exist between objects exerting forces on each other even though the objects are not in contact
HS-PS3-3: Design, build, and refine a device that works within given constraints to convert one form of energy into another form of energy.
HS-ETS1-2: Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.
MS-ETS1-2: Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
MS-ETS1-1: Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
HS-PS3-1: Create a computational model to calculate the change in the energy of one component in a system when the change in energy of the other component(s) and energy flows in and out of the system are known.