Here is a large collection of simple science class activities for understanding the physics of light.

In this lesson, the students will be experimenting to show how light shines in a straight line. They will also be experimenting to see how light reflects using mirrors. The students will be working in cooperative learning groups to carry...

In this activity, you will make a glass object disappear by eliminating the reflection from and the refraction by the glass object.

This lesson engages students in making observations about different features of light. Students will circulate in different light stations, reflect on what they have observed, and then write about what they learned.

Kids learn about the behavior of light as a wave in the science of physics including reflection, refraction, and diffraction.

An investigation into the total internal reflection of light, using a laser pointer. Accompanied by an explanation of what's happening, a discussion of Snell's Law, and links to additional information.

This experiment demonstrates the concept of total internal reflection, using basic materials. Accompanied by a detailed explanation of what's happening, and links to articles on reflection and refraction.

An experiment to invert a television image using a magnifying lens. Accompanied by an explanation of what's happening.