Transmission of Light, Color and Shadows

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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