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KALEIDOSCOPE

MAKING A

Experiment Description

A kaleidoscope is a fun toy that creates amazing images when you look into it. Wouldn't it be fun to create those images yourself? Check out this project to learn how to build your own kaleidoscope and to learn how the inside of a kaleidoscope works. Then you can create and adjust your own amazing, colorful images!

Experiment Supplies

  • Three-mirror kaleidoscope kit, available from Amazon.com

  • Black cardstock or construction paper (1 piece)

  • Scissors

  • Pencil

  • Optional: Digital camera to take photos of your kaleidoscope images

  • Lab notebook

Image by Shubham Dhage

Steps 

Step 1

Orient the flattest sides of each piece of quartz towards each other.

Step 2

Find a dark room and rub the quartz together to observe the real glowing rocks.

Step 3

Notice the smell coming from the real glowing rocks. 

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