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Lighten up a bit with this activity! Use an old-fashioned overhead projector to shine light through a pair of polarizing filters. Place a stressed plastic object in between and display the colors of light waves revealed! Rotate the filter for various colors and directions. This is a bright little activity to include in your light unit.
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Pros
- Colors and pattern changes are visually appealing
Cons
- An overhead projector may be hard to come by