Make a lens and use it to light a fire
Activity details
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Science -
Outdoor Learning
Cost
- FREE
- £
- ££
- £££
Indoors/Outdoors
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Day/Night
- Day
- Night
Ages
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7-11
- 11-14
- 14-18
Seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter
Equipment
- Water
- Plastic Bag
Skills
- Independence
Why
Crabs have compound eyes made up of hundreds of lenses. You can make a lens using a plastic bag and some water or try using a pair of glasses or a magnifying glass. You could investigate why and how a lens can start a fire and about the hazards this can cause.
