Optics Learning Activities
Avantor offers a complete catalog of instruments and tools useful for demonstrating key, basic concepts of physics that are applicable to everyday life both in and out of the laboratory. Demonstrate core ideas such as acceleration down a plane, friction, potential and kinetic energy, electrical conductivity, magnetic fields, wavelengths and velocity of sound, and more. Durable educational materials are designed for heavy use with consistent levels of handling, and all models are easy to use.
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Vernier® Optics Expansion Kit
Add the Vernier Optics Expansion Kit to your Vernier Dynamics System to conduct optics experiments, such as image formation with lenses and light intensity vs. distance. You can even use the kit to build a basic telescope.
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Concepts of Light Classroom Kit
Help Your Students Perceive How Light Behaves
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Essential Physics Demo: Large Refraction Block
The exciting demonstrations connect students to core physics and physical science concepts.
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Science Olympiad© 2025-2026 Photogate Kit
Prepare for upcoming competitions with this practice kit, the only kits officially licensed and approved by Science Olympiad!
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Ray Optics Kit
Economical kit for ray optics experiments and demonstrations.
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Acrylic Lens and Prism Set
This set is economical, durable, and versatile.
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Laser Whiteboard Optics Kit
This set has been designed for simple and clear demonstration of the principles of geometrical optics - transmission, reflection and refraction.