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The Components of Light

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Students are given a mnemonic device to review the light spectrum as it relates to the different components of refracted light. In this components of light instructional activity, students read Light Magic and review the properties of light. Students then listen and watch 3 demonstrations: Refraction In Water, Illusions (Refraction) and Refraction In A Prism.

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light spectrum, light, optical illusions, photons

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light spectrum, light travel, optical illusion, photons, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
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Science
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