Investigating Mirrors
This fun-filled kit introduces students to abstract concepts in science and mathematics. It applies the principle that children learn and understand more readily when taught using strong hands-on materials. This kit is an excellent tool for introducing students to the concept of light traveling in a straight line. It also introduces the uses and properties of mirrors. There are five core activities included in this package: Using a Mirror, Properties of Mirrors, Images in a Mirror, Reflection, Many Images. Students explore and discover concepts with minimal teacher direction as they manipulate plastic mirrors and mirror holders to create images. The material is user-friendly, and the safe plastic mirrors are of exceptional quality. The illustrated step-by-step process with easy-to follow instructions is presented in individual worksheets. The instruction manual provides detailed information about mirrors and all answers to the student worksheets.
Details at a Glance
- 3-6 Days | 3-6 ~50 minute class periods
- 5 Activities
- Accommodates unlimited classes, each with 10 groups of 3 students
- Meets our criteria for supporting literacy
- All materials are non-consumable
Scientific Concepts
- Introduce students to abstracts in science and math
- Investigate uses and properties of mirrors
- Understand that light travels in a straight line
- Explore the reflection of light using mirrors
Guides & Student Sheets
Our kits and modules provide you with everything you need so you can open, review, and teach the material confidently the next day.
- Comprehensive Teacher Guide with background information, detailed instruction, example data and answers
- Student Sheets with age appropriate background information, full procedure(s), and analysis items
- Materials necessary for the investigation (beyond common classroom items)
- Safety Data Sheets
Kit Components
- 1 Teacher’s Guide
- 30 Student Worksheets and Guides for Investigation 1: Using a Mirror
- 30 Student Worksheets and Guides for Investigation 2: Images in a Mirror
- 30 Student Worksheets and Guides for Investigation 3: Many Images
- 30 Student Worksheets and Guides for Investigation 4: Properties of Mirrors
- 30 Student Worksheets and Guides for Investigation 5: Reflection
- 30 Mirror holders
- 20 Mirrors, plastic and unbreakable
- 10 Angle cards
- 20 Slit cards
- 10 Protractors
- 20 Rubber bands
- 10 Washers
- 10 Rulers