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This activity helps students understand light reflection and angles using practical skills.
Explore the magic of light by creating your own reflection mirror!
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This activity helps students understand light reflection and angles using practical skills.
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Hands-on activities engage students actively, making learning memorable. By creating mirrors, they visualize concepts and relate them to real-life experiences.
1. Cut a square piece of cardboard about 15 cm by 15 cm. 2. Cut a piece of aluminum foil slightly larger than the cardboard square. 3. Carefully glue the aluminum foil onto the cardboard, shiny side up. 4. Trim the edges of the foil so it matches the cardboard shape. 5. Use the ruler to measure angles on the mirror surface. 6. What did you notice about how light reflects off your mirror?