3rd Grade Bouncing Light

Front

What happens to light when it hits transparent objects like water or glass?

Back

Light bends (refracts) when it hits transparent objects.

Front

Which object reflects the most light?

Back

A mirror reflects the most light.

Front

How can you tell if an object absorbs light?

Back

Shine a flashlight on an object and see if the light passes through it.

Front

Why does a black shirt get hotter in the sun than a white shirt?

Back

Darker colors absorb more light and heat, so the black shirt gets hotter.

Front

What is the best way to record data during an investigation?

Back

Create a data table and list the data as the experiment is conducted.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one material to another.

Front

What is reflection?

Back

Reflection is when light bounces off a surface.

Front

What color of shirt would stay cooler in the sun?

Back

A white shirt would stay cooler because it reflects more light.

Front

What is an example of a transparent object?

Back

Glass is an example of a transparent object.

Front

What do we call materials that do not let light pass through?

Back

Opaque materials do not let light pass through.