Explore Snell's Law using thin films. In the fifth installment of a seven-part series, pupils solve a set of problems relating to Snell's Law and use this skill during an experiment requiring the collection of reflective measurements from thin films.

Concepts

refraction, light refraction, angle of incidence, angle of refraction, biomedical engineering, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Collaborate with a college physics or engineering department to conduct option one

Classroom Considerations

• Learners need to be able to solve simple algebraic and trigonometric equations (Snell's Law)
• Activity requires various materials that are not typically found in the classroom, such as nail polish; see materials section for complete list

Pros

• Teacher resource has a list of troubleshooting tips
• Includes a plethora of worksheets, all available in both PDF and Word versions

Cons

• None