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Mystery of Mirrors: Discovery Stations

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Hands-on stations in which groups of primary learners experience what mirrors can do provide opportunities for experimenting and authentic discovery. Recording their observations in complete sentences seems age-inappropriate. Drawing what they see in the mirrors and sharing verbally with the class is more realistic. Clear directions for setting up each station.

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mirrors, periscopes

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Experiment, mirrors, periscope, reflection, Physics, science
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1st - 3rd
Subjects
Science
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Duration
45 mins
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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