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Exploring the science of kaleidoscopes
A 60-minute interactive lesson for 5-year-olds
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Exploring the science of kaleidoscopes
The magical world of kaleidoscopes
A colorful adventure for curious minds
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The magical world of kaleidoscopes
A colorful adventure for curious minds
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Today we will
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- ●Learn what a kaleidoscope is
- ●Discover how it makes patterns
- ●Explore light and reflections
- ●Make our own kaleidoscope art
- ●Take a fun quiz at the end
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What is a kaleidoscope?
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A tube of endless patterns
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- ●A kaleidoscope is a tube with mirrors inside
- ●It reflects light to create colorful shapes
- ●Turn it to see the patterns change
- ●No two patterns are ever the same
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How do the patterns appear?
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Light and reflections
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- ●Light bounces off mirrors
- ●Mirrors inside make many reflections
- ●Colors come from light and objects
- ●Example: a flashlight on a mirror
- ●Example: a shiny spoon showing your face
- ●Example: sunlight making rainbows
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Why do the patterns change?
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Movement creates new designs
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- ●Small pieces of glass or beads move inside
- ●Each turn shifts the beads into new places
- ●Mirrors reflect the new positions
- ●Your eye sees a brand-new pattern
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Let’s make kaleidoscope art
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Group activity: Pattern creators
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- ●Work in groups of 3
- ●Use colored beads, paper, and mirrors
- ●Arrange beads on paper to make a design
- ●Hold a mirror to see it double
- ●Share your pattern with the class
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Recap time
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What we learned today
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- ●Kaleidoscopes use mirrors to reflect light
- ●Beads or glass move to create patterns
- ●Every turn
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