Wards® Phenomena: Vanishing Marbles Lab Activity

Change your students' view of light with this kit that teaches an inquiry-based lesson on optics.

• Demonstrate the principle of refractory index
• Students learn by questioning
• Aligned to NGSS standards
• Grade level: Middle School

Water marbles that disappear before the students’ eyes will entice them to learn more about light properties, refractory index, and transmittance of laser light. This Phenomena kit, designed by Dr. Vince Mancuso, also includes discovery of hydrophilic and hydrophobic materials. Teacher and student manuals facilitate students’ learning through inquiry.

Certifications: This kit meets the NGSS standard MS-PS4-B.