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Law Enforcement - Refraction InteractiveLaw Enforcement - Refraction Interactive
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Physics Classroom
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
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Duration
45 mins
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Law Enforcement - Refraction

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Pupils apply their knowledge of refraction to four different sets of challenges. Each of the first three focus on one variable's impact on the direction of bending. The fourth combines variables for greater challenge.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

refraction, angle of refraction, the index of refraction

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a tube of liquids with different refraction rates and shine a laser light through it to demonstrate the concept

Classroom Considerations

  • Works on all Internet-connected devices from cell phones to desktops
  • Relies on prior knowledge of refraction and the direction of bending

Pros

  • Provides all questions in PDF format for those that don't have Internet access
  • Offers immediate feedback and additional questions if pupils are struggling
  • Links to related lessons, activities, and more

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

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