Fiber Optics Lab
Ages 10+

Ever wondered if the light in the fridge stays on when you close the door? Fiber optics can light the way. It may sound like some supercomplicated electronic technology, but the basics are quite simple. Author Jim Becker helps kids understand what’s going on as they use the power of light to build 10 high-tech electronic projects, including a burglar alarm, an electronic rooster, and a flexible flashlight. The kit includes two preassembled workbenches (transmitter and receiver), three optical fiber rods and a connector, 26 hookup wires, two LED couplers, 12 activity cards , and a 12-panel fully illustrated booklet.

Projects included:

• Light Beam Alarm
• Light-Controlled Tick Tock
• Persistence of Vision
• Remote Light Detection
• Light-Controlled Sounds
• Data Transmitter
• Electronic Rooster
• Burglar Alarm
• Flexible Flashlight
• How Transparent Is It?