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Mirrors and How They Reflect

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Students experiment with mirrors. For this Mirrors and How They reflect lesson, students read how mirrors reflect light. Then students perform over ten experiments and record their conclusions about mirrors and reflection. Students create symmetrical portraits. Students read and consider a short story. Lastly students manipulate a mirror to mimic worksheet diagrams. Lesson includes several worksheets.

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mirrors, refraction

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experiments, mirrors, reflect, refraction, science
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Grade
5th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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