the science behind sight

What do your eyes help you do?

• see

• hear

• taste

• smell

• feel

how many senses are there?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 7

what is the definition of the word LUMINOUS?

• clear, can see through it

• gives off light

• when light bounces off a surface

What is the meaning of the word TRANSPARENT?

• does not let light pass through it

• gives off light

• clear, allows light to pass through it

What is the meaning of the word OPAQUE?

• doesn't let light pass through

• clear, lets light pass through

• when light bounces off a surface

What is the meaning of the word REFLECT?

• gives off light

• when light bounces off a surface

• estimate/guess the size/amount of something

Why do objects in a dark room appear black?

• The objects are black

• you need glasses

• there is no light to help you see

• your pupil can't take in a lot of light

Why do we see luminous things?

• They give off light

• light is shone on them

• our eyes let us

• they are big enough to see

Do tables, chairs, and soccer balls give off light or reflect light?

• reflect

• give off

What does light reflect the best off?

• shiny surfaces

• hard surfaces

• bright surfaces

• smooth surfaces