3rd Grade Bouncing Light

Front

What happens to light when it travels from one material to another?

Back

Light bends when it travels from one material to another.

Front

What is the most scientific way to record data during an investigation?

Back

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

Front

True or False: Light bends when it hits transparent objects, such as water or glass.

Back

True

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the bending of light as it passes through different materials?

Back

Refraction.

Front

What is the effect called when light makes an object appear different than it is?

Back

Refraction or bending of light.

Front

What type of materials cause light to bend?

Back

Transparent materials, such as water or glass.

Front

How does the color of an object affect its temperature in sunlight?

Back

Darker colors absorb more light and heat, while lighter colors reflect more light.

Front

What is a data table used for in scientific investigations?

Back

A data table is used to organize and record data systematically during an experiment.

Front

What is the relationship between light and color in terms of heat absorption?

Back

Darker colors absorb more light and heat, while lighter colors reflect more light.