Fun topics in light, optics and lasers

How to Use Laser Pointers for Classroom Responses

How to Use Laser Pointers for Classroom Responses

Lasers can be an engaging alternative to clickers and apps One of the challenges educators face is getting the whole class to actively participate in discussions. Some students fear they’d...

How to Use Laser Pointers for Classroom Responses

Lasers can be an engaging alternative to clickers and apps One of the challenges educators face is getting the whole class to actively participate in discussions. Some students fear they’d...

🔬 Our Favorite STEM Books of 2025

🔬 Our Favorite STEM Books of 2025

More page time, less screen time. These are our favorite STEM books, sorted by grade level, with a short description of each to help you choose. 

🔬 Our Favorite STEM Books of 2025

More page time, less screen time. These are our favorite STEM books, sorted by grade level, with a short description of each to help you choose. 

safe laser pointers for kids and cats

Tips on How to Safely Play with Your Cats Using...

Laser pointers can be a fun, engaging way to exercise and burn off your cat’s energy — when used carefully. While some articles warn against laser play, it’s not the...

Tips on How to Safely Play with Your Cats Using...

Laser pointers can be a fun, engaging way to exercise and burn off your cat’s energy — when used carefully. While some articles warn against laser play, it’s not the...

Violet Laser Pointers Explained: Applications, Fluorescence, and Misconceptions

Violet Laser Pointers Explained: Applications, ...

Violet and purple laser pointers may appear to be the same at first glance, but are they? Let’s learn the difference and find out why violet lasers are so beneficial...

Violet Laser Pointers Explained: Applications, ...

Violet and purple laser pointers may appear to be the same at first glance, but are they? Let’s learn the difference and find out why violet lasers are so beneficial...

Searching for purple lazers, green lazers, red lazers, lazer pointers, or lazer pens? Chances are, you’re not.

Searching for purple lazers, green lazers, red ...

If you’ve ever typed "lazer" or "lasor" into Google, you’re not alone. “Laser” might be a quick, five-letter word—but a lot of people still get it wrong. If you’re working...

Searching for purple lazers, green lazers, red ...

If you’ve ever typed "lazer" or "lasor" into Google, you’re not alone. “Laser” might be a quick, five-letter word—but a lot of people still get it wrong. If you’re working...

Laser Eyes

Laser Eyes

When you ask your students, “How is it that light allows us to see?” What you’re really asking is: “how does information over there get over here to where I...

Laser Eyes

When you ask your students, “How is it that light allows us to see?” What you’re really asking is: “how does information over there get over here to where I...