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In this optics activity, learners explore how light bends and affects what we see. Learners will examine and diagram a pencil that appears bent in a glass of water as well as oil that is sucked up by an eyedropper. An article about the refraction of light is linked to this resource.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- A glass of water
- A pencil
- A glass eye dropper or glass stirring rod
- Wesson oil (regular, not lite)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Senses and Perception
- Vision
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Human Senses and Perception
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Physical Sciences
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Vibration and Waves
- Light and Optics
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Light and Optics
- Reflection and Refraction
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Vibration and Waves
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Formulating Explanations
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Optical Society of America, 2008