While only briefly mentioned in most Physics books, plane mirrors and their applications offer the basics necessary for future studies. While working through an interactive, pupils demonstrate knowledge of both reflection and its forms. Three increasingly difficult levels, immediate feedback, and in-game support offer high levels of success for all.

Concepts

reflections, the law of reflection, mirrors

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Work through the apprentice level in class, as the directions aren't helpful when a student gets stuck

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of the Law of Reflection and its applications
• Works on most devices with Internet access without requiring a download

Pros

• PDFs of questions are printable
  
• Works well in traditional or flipped classes
• Links to additional resources

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.3 RST.11-12.4