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9th - 10th
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Prisms [Pdf]

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Illuminate your classroom with this activity on prisms. Also includes additional experiments such as creating a water prism. This resource is in PDF form; requires Adobe Reader.

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Concepts

light, prisms

Additional Tags

cooperative learning, experiments with prisms, hands-on activity, science lab, science lab activity, water prisms, wavelengths of light

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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Assessment

Physics 152 ~ Fall 2003 Midterm Exam #3, Parts A, B

Curated OER
Illuminated physics stars show what they know about light by taking this exam. They match several related vocabulary terms to descriptions and answer multiple choice questions about the characteristics of light, magnification, and...
9th - Higher Ed Science
Worksheet

Fall 2003 Midterm Exam #3

Curated OER
Let there be light! When your physics learners take this midterm exam, light will be their focus. They will show what they know about electromagnetic waves, interference, refraction, reflection, lenses, prisms, and more! The test is...
9th - Higher Ed Science
Lesson Plan

Altered Reality

University of Minnesota
Fascinate young life scientists by showing them how their brain learns. By using prism goggles while attempting to toss bean bags at a target, lab partners change their outlook on the world around them, producing amusing results....
5th - 12th Science
Worksheet

Color

Curated OER
In this color worksheet, students read where light comes from and the different colors created through a prism. Students compare light (additive color) with pigments (subtractive color). Then students complete 1 drawing, 6 matching, 22...
9th - 12th Science
Activity

Singin' the Black and Blues

International Technology Education Association
How does the color of the sky change from blue to reds and oranges to black? An illuminating lesson explains how light travels through different mediums using the sun's light as an example. By examining diagrams and illustrations, pupils...
5th - 9th Science
Handout

Reflection and Refraction

Curated OER
What is a prism? A place for light waves that commit minor refractions! The thorough resource includes three hands-on investigations covering light reflection and refraction; mirrors, lenses, and images; and optical systems. Subject...
9th - 12th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Unit Plan

Light and Geometric Optics

Curated OER
It's time to see the light  with a unit that focuses on light and geometric optics, including concave and convex mirrors. A variety of experiments, worksheets, and online activities are included. 
10th - 11th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Lesson Plan

Kaleidoscope of Color

Curated OER
Students study the history of the invention of the kaleidoscope by Sir David Brewster. They create a kaleidoscope using art supplies.
4th - 12th Science
Worksheet

Finding Volume

Curated OER
For this volume worksheet, students are given the equations for finding the volume of a cube and the volume of a prism. They solve two multi-part problems finding the volumes of different solids.
7th - 10th Math
Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan Outline for Rainbow Science

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Young scientists study light reflection and refraction as they determine the critical angle, the rainbow angle, and color separation in rainbows. Teams record the data they collect in a shared spreadsheet and discuss results with the class.
7th - 12th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
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