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Materials: • 2” telescopic cardboard tubes (we got ours at www.uline.com : S-1634 kraft telescopic tubes, for smaller numbers check out your local shipping and packaging store) • mat board or large popsicle sticks • 1.75’’ plastic magnifying glass (we got ours from American Science and Surplus, www.sciplus.com , # 91581 plastic magnifier, these generic 2 lens magnifiers are available from many web sites but make sure they fit your tube before you order a lot of them from another source) • white plastic grocery bags •acetate sheets for slides (try to get these from an art store not a office supply store as they are much cheaper, alternatively any flat clear plastic from packing or flat sided bottle can also be used.) Tools: •fine tooth wood or hack saw and miter box •box cutter •scissors •hot glue gun •permanent markers Preparing the tube and matt board: use a fine-toothed saw and a miter box to cut the telescopic tube into 6’’ lengths. Make sure both inner and outer tubes are cut...