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My World is Upside Down
Pupils observe a demonstration on light. They construct a pinhole viewer, and explore and discuss the concept that light travels in a straight line.
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How Do Waves Transfer Energy?
In this energy transfer worksheet, students will write down the 4 steps in the sequence that shows how waves transfer energy.
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Lenses and Mirrors
Students investigate lenses and mirrors showing how they bend and reflect light waves.
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Understanding Waves
Students perform 3 hands-on activities to help them explain the terms "crest" and "trough" as related to sound, water, and light waves. All three waves types have troughs and crests. The activities use toys to demonstrate the properties...
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Light Waves and Spectroscopes
Students observe continuous and bright line spectra through a simple, inexpensive spectroscope that is suitable for classroom use and work through typical student laboratory exercises.