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- Measuring Refraction: Silicon Worksheet (docx)
- Measuring Refraction: Silicon Worksheet (pdf)
- Measuring Refraction: Silicon Worksheet Answer Key (docx)
- Measuring Refraction: Silicon Worksheet Answer Key (pdf)
- Screen Captures of Spectrometer Images (docx)
- Screen Captures of Spectrometer Images (pdf)
- Measuring Refraction: Thin Films Worksheet (docx)
- Measuring Refraction: Thin Films Worksheet (pdf)
- Measuring Refraction: Thin Films Worksheet Answer Key (docx)
- Measuring Refraction: Thin Films Worksheet Answer Key (pdf)
- Nail Polish Thin Film Procedure Handout (docx)
- Nail Polish Thin Film Procedure Handout (pdf)
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Explore Snell's Law using thin films. In the fifth installment of a seven-part series, pupils solve a set of problems relating to Snell's Law and use this skill during an experiment requiring the collection of reflective measurements from thin films.
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Instructional Ideas
- Collaborate with a college physics or engineering department to conduct option one
Classroom Considerations
- Learners need to be able to solve simple algebraic and trigonometric equations (Snell's Law)
- Activity requires various materials that are not typically found in the classroom, such as nail polish; see materials section for complete list
Pros
- Teacher resource has a list of troubleshooting tips
- Includes a plethora of worksheets, all available in both PDF and Word versions
Cons
- None