Bring in the Natural Light
Students design reflective tubes to bring as much light as possible through the roof and ceiling of a windowless room. Students use a light meter or lumen-measuring app to see which design transmits the most light to the floor of the cardboard room.
Activity Details
Activity Type:Hands-On Activities
Discipline:Civil, Environmental
Topic(s):Green, Technology/Materials
Grade:
Time:60 minutes or less
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- Chinese Simplified
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