- Study the relation between the speed of light and the refractive index of the medium it passes through.
- Choose from a collection of materials with known refractive indices and obtain the speed of light as it passes through.
- Learn why light-years are used as an astronomical measurement of distance.
General Information
Subject(s): Science, English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience:
Educators
Suggested Technology:
Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Java Plugin
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: light, refractive index, speed of light, refraction, light-years
Instructional Component Type(s):
Tutorial,
Virtual Manipulative,
Instructional Design Framework(s):
Demonstration
Resource Collection:
Games and Simulations