Transmission of Light, Color and Shadows

June 2, 2023

Explore the formation of shadows and selective transmission with a semi transparent Reflect View.

Grade Range: 1 to 6

Duration: 1/2 Hour – 1 Hour

Supplies:

Light Blox
1 Reflect View
A pencil or pen
A blank wall/screen

NGSS Connections:

PS4.B: Electromagnetic Radiation

Plan and conduct investigations to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light (1-PS4-3)
Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed or transmitted through various materials (MS-PS4-2)

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