Shining Light: Exploring the Physics of Light

Shining Light: Exploring the Physics of Light

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the fundamental concepts of light, including reflection, refraction, and color theory.

What do you already know about the properties of light?

Introduction to Light

Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye. It travels in straight lines and can be reflected, refracted, or absorbed.

Reflection of Light

Reflection occurs when light bounces off a surface. The angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

Refraction of Light

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another. This causes the change in direction and speed of light.

Interference and Diffraction

Interference and diffraction are phenomena that occur when light waves interact with each other or with obstacles.

Assignment: Light Experiments

Perform simple light experiments at home or in the classroom, such as creating a rainbow with a prism or observing refraction in water.

Color Theory

White light is composed of different colors. When white light passes through a prism, it separates into a spectrum of colors known as a rainbow.

Homework: Reflection and Refraction

Research and write a short essay on the practical applications of reflection and refraction in daily life.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.