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Other

Gcse.com: Physics: Reflection

For Students 9th - 10th
Informational site provides illustrated tutorial of light reflection. Also discusses the law of reflection.
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Critical Angle

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students can see light reflected and refracted in this demonstration. They will also discover the total internal reflection of light.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Light Waves and Color: Polarization

For Students 9th - 10th
Through illustrated practice problems and video clips, students learn about polarization of light.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Light Waves/color: Absorption, Reflection, Transmission

For Students 9th - 10th
In this physics classroom, students learn how and why light of certain frequencies can be selectively absorbed, reflected or transmitted.
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: Gcse: Physics: Reflection and Refraction

For Students 9th - 10th
All waves will reflect and refract in the right circumstances. The reflection and refraction of light explain how people see images, color and even optical illusions. This tutorial discusses each concept and presents an experiment to try...
Handout
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Polarization

For Students 9th - 10th
"How Do We Know Light Behaves as a Wave?" An answer is provided in this discussion of the polarization of light and the use of Polaroid filters in sunglasses. The four methods discussed on this page are: polarization by transmission,...
Handout
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Polarization by Absorption

For Students 9th - 10th
The operation of Polaroid filters on a pair of sunglasses is shown.
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Soap Film Painting

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the constructive and destructive interference of waves as they reflect off the front and back surfaces of soap film. See what colorful effects can be created on a large, vertical soap film surface where gravity comes into play.
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Water Sphere Lens

For Students 9th - 10th
Demonstrate for students how a round bowl of water can act as both a magnifier and a lens.