Light Movement
What happens to light when it travels towards a transparent material?
It passes through.
Define transmit.
Transmit - goes through.
Why can materials cause different amounts of light to transmit or reflect through it?
A material can have different structures, specifically at the microscale level.
How does light travel?
Light travels in a straight line.
Define reflect.
Reflect - bounces off.
Create a model to explain how light interacts with a window.
See board explanation.
What happens when light passes through a lens?
The light refracts (changes) direction.
Define light source.
Light source - something that makes light, like the sun, a lamp, or a flashlight. It's what helps us see things!
Create a model to explain how light interacts with a mirror.
See board explanation.
What happens to light when it travels towards a surface it cannot pass through?
It is reflected.
Define opaque.
Light cannot pass through something
Create a model showing why we see trees outside on a sunny day.
See board explanation.
How does one see an object?
For us to see an object, light must leave the light source, bounce off the object, and travel in a direct path to enter our eyes.
Define transparent.
Transparent - when you can see through something clearly, like a window or a piece of glass.
Create a model showing why we see the projector screen in the classroom.