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How Light Can "Bend"

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Examine the properties of light with a fifth grade science experiment. Pupils find out how light bounces off the surface of a mirror, as well as how a periscope works. For the science investigation part, kids build their own periscope and study the way light reflects off of bubbles.

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light sources, light, properties of light

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properties of light, reflection, science experiment, light sources, periscopes, light science experiment, science
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4th - 6th
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