Exploring Light: Absorb, Reflect, Transmit or Refract?

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Author:

Meghan Murphy

Subject:

Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology

Institution Name:

VU Bioengineering RET Program School of Engineering

Collection:

TeachEngineering

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

In a hands-on way, students explore light's properties of absorption, reflection, transmission and refraction through various experimental stations within the classroom. To understand absorption, reflection and transmission, they shine flashlights on a number of preselected objects. To understand refraction, students create indoor rainbows. An understanding of the fundamental properties of light is essential to designing an invisible laser security system.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

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Copyright Holder:

Vanderbilt University