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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Refraction: Light Entering Water

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore how water distorts the location of objects due to the speed at which light travels through different mediums by moving the red point to adjust the angle of the fisherman's line of vision.
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Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Refraction/ray Model of Light: If I Were an Archer Fish

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn how the Archer fish can reach out of the water and catch its prey with pinpoint accuracy, despite the physics that causes refraction of light.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Refraction of Light

For Students 3rd - 9th
Guide to an experiment to study the refraction of light in a glass of water. Observe why this happens.
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Optical Society

Optical Society of America: Optics for Kids: Bending Light

For Students 3rd - 8th
An experiment using a water lens that demonstrates how the eye sees an image. Accompanied by an explanation of what's happening, and a link to an article on refraction.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Water Sphere Lens

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A discussion of how to make a magnifying lens exhibit using a water-filled flask and a light bulb. Consists of assembly instructions and a "To do and notice" section. Great for a teacher demonstration or a student project.
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Curated OER

Reekos Mad Scientist Lab: Light Refraction

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here are simple instructions for creating a prism using a glass of water, a small mirror, and a piece of paper.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Energy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Through nine lessons, students are introduced to a range of energy types--electrical, light, sound and thermal-as well as the renewable energy sources of wind, hydro (water) and solar power. Subjects range from understanding that the...
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Other

Weather Photography

For Students 9th - 10th
Source of information on the subject of weather photography. There are great links, images and tips on equipment to use. For the intermediate to advanced photographer.