Behavior of light

Multiple Choice

What is reflection?

• Reflection is the absorption of light by a surface.
• Reflection is the scattering of sound waves in all directions.
• Reflection is the process of converting light into heat energy.
• Reflection is the bouncing back of light or sound waves from a surface.

Fill in the Blanks

Refraction happens when light moves through different mediums at _ speeds.

Open Ended

How is absorption related to the colors we see?

Match

Match how light is moving in each picture.

reflect

refract

absorb

• reflect

• refract

• absorb

Labeling

Label the image where light is being absorbed and reflected.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

absorbed

reflected

With your group, you will take turns pointing your laser pointers towards each object and fill in the information on the back of your guided notes.
We will watch video together at end

Activity:

2 laser pointers (red/green)
lens
2 gummy bears (red/green)
1 goldfish cracker
Response Sheet

Materials:

Let's see how light behaves.