Observation Machines

Have you ever looked under a microscope to see parts of the world not visible to the naked eye? How about through a telescope to gaze at objects far away and out of reach? Each of these technologies — we call them “observation machines” — helps you look closely at and explore the complexity of the world around you. Join us in building observation machines — from materials you have at home — to illuminate objects from nature in new and surprising ways.

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Materials list:

• Anything transparent or see-through: could be a plastic bag, a plastic water bottle, thin paper, a magnifying lens, net, or sheer fabric
• A source of light: this could be a flashlight, small LED, a lamp, or the sun shining through your window
• Cardboard or another firm material, like foam
• Tools for connecting & attaching, such as tape, glue, binder clips, or clothes pins

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