Lasers, Light and Optics - Free Lesson Downloads

Welcome to Laser Classroom’s Free Light, Laser and Optics Lessons and Experiments!! Everything here illuminates the naturally STEM integrated topics of light, lasers and optics with step by step instructions for engaging your students.

The free downloadable optics lessons on this page bring abstract concepts into focus and introduce the amazing science, technology, engineering and math of the basics like reflection, refraction and diffraction as well as applications like spectroscopy, invisibility and energy. Most even have printable activity worksheets for the students!

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  • Light is for Seeing!

    Elementary School
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  • Explore Reflection with Reflect View

    Elementary School, Middle School
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  • Hologram in your hand!

    Elementary School, Middle School, High School
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  • Bake Fluorescent Cupcakes!

    Elementary School, Middle School, High School
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  • DIY Smart Phone Microscope

    Elementary School, Middle School, High School
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  • Kinesthetic Model of Refraction

    Middle School, High School
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  • Measure the speed of light with a chocolate bar

    Middle School, High School
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  • Giant Cylinder Challenge!

    High School
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