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Reflection and Refraction HandoutReflection and Refraction Handout
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Reflection and Refraction

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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 matter also covers Snell's law.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

reflections, refraction, mirrors, lenses

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use these investigations at the end of a unit on reflection and refraction
  • Add an inquiry activity for students to design their own experiments

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects prior knowledge of angles and sine are expected

Pros

  • Uses easy-to-obtain science equipment
  • Investigations can be completed individually or as small group activities

Cons

  • Does not include answer keys

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

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