Mirror, Mirror On the Wall: Angles of Reflection

In this activity, students are challenged to put a mirror on the wall, cover it, and find locations where they think they can see each other in the mirror. Through the activity, students find that light reflects at an equal angle as it arrives. Students then can explore a Java applet that demonstrates that the angle at which light is reflected is equal to the angle at which it arrives.

Resource ID#: 18912 Type: Teaching Idea

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Direct Link: http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/optics/activities/students/mirror.html

General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 3

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Java Plugin

Instructional Time: 20 Minute(s)

Keywords: light, reflection, mirror

Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea

Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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