Tuesday, February 18, 2014

1 - PS4 - Behavior of light - ASSIGNED (CJT 2/18/2014)

Module: Behavior of Light
DCI: PS4.B (B) Electromagnetic Radiation – Some materials allow light to pass through them, others allow only some light through and others block all the light and create a dark shadow on any surface beyond them, where the light cannot reach. Mirrors can be used to redirect a light beam.

PE: 1-PS4-3 Plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of placing objects made with different materials in the path of a beam of light.

[Clarification Statement: Examples of materials could include those that are transparent (such as clear plastic), translucent (such as wax paper), opaque (such as cardboard), and reflective (such as a mirror).] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include the speed of light.]

The basic content of this standard seems to be as follows.

- Light goes through some materials.

- Some materials let some light through.

- Some materials block all light.

- Things that block light make shadow.

- Mirrors can redirect a beam of light.

The PE suggests we should focus on question in which kids determine the effect of placing stuff in the path of a beam of light.

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