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

In this lesson plan, 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...

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.

This lesson engages students in learning about light through multiple sources. Students will learn how light is produced, reflected, refracted, and separated. Students will communicate their findings through an independent project that...

Demonstrate for students how a round bowl of water can act as both a magnifier and a lens.

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.