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May 3, 2024
Watts, Jo; Bull, Glen, 2024, "The Visible Microscope", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/K9TGP4, University of Virginia Dataverse, V3
The Visible Microscope is inspired by the OpenFlexure microscope. The Open Flexure microscope is a laboratory-grade microscope constructed using 3D printed parts and a single-board computer that is widely used in research laboratories internationally (Sharkey, Foo, Kabla, Baumber... |
Jan 12, 2024
Watts, Jo; Bull, Glen, 2024, "Mechanical Wave Machine", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/LSNBFW, University of Virginia Dataverse, V2
The Mechanical Wave Machine is designed to enable students to explore and understand the way in which the motion of a series of cams can simulate the motion of a wave. |
Dec 1, 2023
Haas, J. Patrick, 2023, "NASA Pinhole Projector", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/DKUZB0, University of Virginia Dataverse, V2
These 3D printable maps are shaped like the contiguous United States of America and show the paths of solar eclipses traversing the country. Each object contains a pinhole in the center that will provide safe and engaging viewing of changing solar images during stages of a solar... |
Oct 30, 2023
Kaupp, Lauren; Philippoff, Joanna; Seraphin, Kanesa; Lurie, Matthew, 2023, "Wave Prints", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/ILBUSG, University of Virginia Dataverse, V4
This activity, first published by the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), uses a wave tank to create a standing wave and capture its physical profile in the form of a wave print. |
Jun 8, 2023
Borowczak, Andrea & Borowczak, Mike, 2023, "Measuring Cups", https://doi.org/10.18130/V3/II0CVB, University of Virginia Dataverse, V3
Students engaging with this basic manipulative can first build an understanding of volume while using a single material and then density when using multiple materials. |