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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Reflection/ray Model of Light: Ray Diagrams Convex

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn two rules of reflection as it has to do with convex mirrors. These two rules will greatly simplify the task of determining the image locations for objects placed in front of convex mirrors.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Reflection/ray Model of Light: Reflection Rules Concave

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn two rules of reflection as it has to do with concave mirrors. These two rules will greatly simplify the task of determining the image locations for objects placed in front of concave mirrors.
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Mirror of Queen Ahhotep

For Students 9th - 10th
A gold oval disk with a reflective surface forms the mirror itself. Two Hathor faces separate the mirror from the shaft, which is a column that is shaped like a papyrus.
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Eternal Egypt: Mirror of Sultan Barsbay

For Students 9th - 10th
This round disk, used as a mirror, is made of iron with gilded traces and carries the name of Sultan Barsbay.
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Eternal Egypt: Mirror of Sat Hathor Yunet

For Students 9th - 10th
This masterpiece of art and technology is the actual mirror of Princess Sat-Hathor-Yunet, one of the daughters of Senusert the Second.
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Eternal Egypt: Mirror With Falcons of Horus

For Students 9th - 10th
The mirror consists of a thick gilt disk that bulges in the center. The handle takes the shape of a small papyrus-shaped column topped with the disk and two falcons of Horus perched with their beaks facing out.
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[3 Tapered Mirrors Attached Edge to Edge]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site for getting students looking at their world - and teaching optics at the same time. Students build a modified kaleidoscope that will provide 3-dimensional images. Fun site.
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[Plan of One Side of D Scope Mirror]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site for getting students looking at their world - and teaching optics at the same time. Students build a modified kaleidoscope that will provide 3-dimensional images. Fun site.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Parabolas

For Students 9th - 10th
Recreate this optical illusion using two parabolic mirrors to make it appear like an object is in the center, when it is really just its image. This experiment requires special equipment which may need to be purchased.
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Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: An I Pod Inspired Writing Lesson: How Will You Be Remembered?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will be exploring self image. They will be analyzing how they would like to ultimately be remembered by writing a eulogy, inspired by Sarah McLachlan's "I Will Remember You." They will then explore a change that...
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Look Into Infinity

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity students will create images of images of images that can repeat forever. Students will recreate this effect by setting up two acrylic plastic mirrors.
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Other

The Disgustoscope

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a resource to teach optics, while building a modified kaleidoscope that will provide 3-dimensional images.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Happy Halving

For Students 1st - 2nd
On this one page website expand your logic, symmetry and pattern recognition knowledge while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Symmetry Challenge

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Sharpen your logic, symmetry, and pattern recognition skills while working on this challenge. Solution included.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Reflection

For Students 9th - 10th
This site defines reflection, separates reflection into two categories of amphichiral and chiral. The site also gives formulas used in reflective symmetry including point-plane distance, position of reflected points and has links to...
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Giant Lens

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, students create an image that hangs in midair by using a lens.
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Web Gallery of Art: Mirror With Three Putti

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Mirror with Three Putti", created by Mario Dei Fiori in 1660 (Oil on canvas).
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Web Gallery of Art: At the Mirror

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "At the Mirror", created by Georg Friedrich Kersting in 1827 (Oil on canvas, 46 x 35 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Old Woman at the Mirror

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Old Woman at the Mirror", created by Bernardo Strozzi, c. 1615 (Oil on canvas, 132 x 108 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Mirror of Venus

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Mirror of Venus", created by Edward Burne-Jonesz (Oil on canvas, 120 x 200 cm).
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Mirror Cover

For Students 3rd - 8th
For hundreds of years, Moroccan women have composed fine embroideries and rugs using intricate designs that have been passed down through generations. View these exquisite textiles with large detailed images.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Kaleidoscope

For Students 9th - 10th
This photo shows the view from inside a kaleidoscope. The shapes and colors are reflected in a symmetrical pattern by the mirrors inside the kaleidoscope.
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Website
NASA

Nasa: Welcome to the Planets Hubble

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, you will find information and images pertaining to the primary mirror, launch, and deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope. The information is presented in text and audio format.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Titian and the Late Renaissance in Venice

For Students 9th - 10th
6 colorful images from Titian during the Italian Renaissance. Click on each image to find a brief description and analysis. Also has one image from Paris Bordone.

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