Think like a Scientist
What is the first step to Think Like a Scientist?
Observe! Ask a question
Material that light cannot pass through is called:
Opaque
The black circle in the middle of your eye is called:
Pupil
The light _______________ off the object
Bounces
The light _______________ in different materials (such as water and air)
bends
"Tell them what you learned" Name this step.
Report
Material that light passes through easily (like a window) is called:
Transparent
When it is bright, your pupil gets ______________
Smaller
Why do some things look shiny and others do not?
They are smooth, the light bounces in one direction
If a straw is put in a clear cup and water, what will you see?
A straw that looks broken or bent
Name the step:
"Try it out"
This is where I find out if my guess was correct
Experiment
Why are shadows formed?
Light is blocked by an object
Why do Polar Bears have a clear, protective cover on their eye?
To shield them from the sun (like sunglasses)
Shining a light straight into a mirror will make the light _____________________
Bounce straight back at me!
How are rainbows created?
Light is refracted through water droplets and scattered into different colors
This is where I read all the data from my experiments
"Look at the results"
Analyze
Why do shadows change or move?
The light changes its direction or location
What animal has the largest eyes and pupils?
The Giant Sea Squid
I can hit a target with my light by _____________ the mirror
tilting or moving
Refraction can sometimes make things look larger- give an example
glasses, cameras, magnifying glasses, cat face in the fishbowl
What is the process called when I "think like a scientist"?
The Scientific Method
A material that light can mostly pass through (but it may look blurry or distorted) is called:
Translucent
Why do cats eyes seem to glow in the dark?
There is a reflective layer in the back of their eyes
When light hits a bumpy object, it _________________
Scatters
How did the coin in the bowl show refraction?
When water was added, the coin was magnified and looked like it was moving up