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Find something you could use to send a message; something that can capture an image…

From helping people see in the dark to broadcasting sound and video across continents, scientists and engineers have used light and sound to change the way we live and communicate with each other.

This is a printable activity that can be played in galleries throughout the Science Museum, London.

How to Play

Players can work individually or in teams to find objects that relate to things they already know and use every day.

Great Object Hunts are designed to get players talking and thinking more deeply about scientific themes, like light and sound, by giving them a safe space to be curious. There are no wrong answers or ‘stupid’ questions.

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