The Case of the Seven Reflections: A Fairy Detective Optics Mystery (Ages 10 - 12)

Learn the physics of mirrors to crack the case!

You have been hired to investigate a crime: the seven dwarves unearthed an enormous emerald with strange properties, but it was immediately stolen!

To determine the thief you’ll need to:

• Question the queen’s magic mirror to learn the physics of mirrors
• Interrogate the seven dwarves
• Use logic to combine their testimonies and your knowledge of mirrors

Concepts Taught:

Properties of convex, concave, and plane mirrors

Includes:

• Hands-on grounding of the concepts (Bring a metal spoon and a hand mirror when you play :))
• Links to Phet Simulations to better understand the behavior of light rays