Classifying with Light

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What are transparent materials?

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Materials that allow light to travel through completely, allowing you to see through them, e.g. glass, clear plastic, water.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What are properties?

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A quality or trait belonging to an individual or thing.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What does it mean to classify?

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To arrange in groups based on similar qualities.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What are translucent materials?

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Materials that allow some light through; objects on the other side cannot be seen clearly.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Which item is an example of a translucent material?

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Sunglasses.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What are opaque materials?

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Materials that do not allow any light through at all, making it impossible to see through them, e.g. wood, most metals.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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Can you see through clear glass?

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Yes, clear glass is transparent.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is an example of a translucent material?

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Frosted glass.

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What is the difference between transparent and translucent materials?

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Transparent materials allow you to see through them clearly, while translucent materials allow some light through but not a clear view.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is an example of an opaque material?

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Brick.