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Refraction B2—When is Light Reflected Internally? Lesson PlanRefraction B2—When is Light Reflected Internally? Lesson Plan
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9th - 12th
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Refraction B2—When is Light Reflected Internally?

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Physics is phun in this lesson. Young physicists use a lightbox to test how and where light is refracted and reflected as it travels through transparent materials. Angles of incidence and refraction, sine of both angles, and the ratio are all figured in the included worksheet.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

reflections, refraction, colors, polarization, diffraction

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Try various transparent materials to see if the result changes
  • Lesson can be team taught with math and science teachers

Classroom Considerations

  • Prior knowledge of basic geometry and trigonometry is expected

Pros

  • Lab worksheet with answer key is included
  • Materials can be used year after year

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.11-12.3

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