Turn your phone into a microscope with the power of refraction in our latest STEM activity!
At A Glance
Time:
10 minutes
Mess Level:
Low
Supply List:
- clear plastic
- phone with front camera
- toothpick or dropper/syringe
- water
- scissors
Check out the video
Watch how it’s done before downloading the Field Guide which includes ideas of things to explore with your new microscope!
Ready to try this activity?
The full step-by-step Field Guide (including squirrel template) is ready for download in the Discovery Vault [access code required].
All field guides are in a printable pdf format – with photo instructions and parent-friendly Discovery Notes to help you explain the science to your Junior Explorer.
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P.S. Want to keep the momentum going?
Join our circle of Lead Explorers and get our free Kitchen-Counter STEM Adventure Kit for 4 more pantry-ready explorations to try at home with your Junior Adventurers!
