Equipment
See the Instructor’s Notes for more detailed information about required & optional equipment. Some links use an Amazon Affiliate ID.
CRAFT SUPPLIES
Transparencies or vellum sheets
Sheets of foamcore, corkboard, or cardboard
String
White, black, & colored construction paper
ELECTRONICS
Incandescent light bulbs (frosted & with visible filament)
Watch batteries (e.g., CR2032)
Arc lamps & gas tubes (H, Ne, & at least two other gasses)
OPTICS
Concave mirror (15-30 cm focal length)
TOYS
Beach balls
Ping pong balls
Modeling clay (at least two colors)
Marbles
Golf tees (optional)
WEB SOFTWARE
Planetarium or night sky simulation software such as SkyGazer or Stellarium
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Pushpins
Rulers
Protractors
OTHER