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Physics is phun in this lesson. Young physicists use a lightbox to test how and where light is refracted and reflected as it travels through transparent materials. Angles of incidence and refraction, sine of both angles, and the ratio are all figured in the included worksheet.
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Instructional Ideas
- Try various transparent materials to see if the result changes
- Lesson can be team taught with math and science teachers
Classroom Considerations
- Prior knowledge of basic geometry and trigonometry is expected
Pros
- Lab worksheet with answer key is included
- Materials can be used year after year
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