Reflection Relay
Introduction
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About This Project
Reflection Relay – A Science Olympiad Adventure in Light and Mirrors!
Welcome to the Reflection Relay – a hands-on, minds-on Science Olympiad project where kids dive into the fascinating world of light, angles, and mirrors!
In this exciting challenge, students use their creativity and problem-solving skills to build a system of mirrors that reflects a beam of light through a maze or toward a specific target. It’s a fun way to explore physics in action and learn how light behaves when it hits different surfaces!
What Can Kids Learn from the Reflection Relay Project?
🔍 Basic Physics Concepts: Understand how light travels in straight lines and reflects off surfaces.
🪞 Laws of Reflection: Explore how the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection using real-world tools.
🧠 Critical Thinking & Planning: Design and test mirror placements to solve specific challenges.
🛠️ Engineering & Design: Build a working model using mirrors, lasers/flashlights, and creativity.
🤝 Teamwork: Collaborate with peers to test ideas, fix issues, and celebrate success.
🎯 Precision & Measurement: Learn the importance of angles, distances, and alignment.
Why It’s Cool:
Kids get to experiment like real scientists and engineers — setting goals, testing variables, and making discoveries through trial and error. Whether it’s directing a beam of light through a tunnel or hitting a bullseye, the Reflection Relay is a thrilling way to bring science to life!
Let the beams bounce and the minds shine!
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