TEKS & Objectives
7.7. Force, motion, and energy. The student knows that there is a relationship among force, motion, and energy.
8.8.C identify how different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum such as visible light and radio waves are used to gain information about components in the universe
7.2.B design and implement experimental investigations by making observations, asking well defined questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and using appropriate equipment and technology
We will explore the relationship among force, motion, and energy.
I will investigate the practical effects of energy transfer.
1. Watch video
generation genius Introduction to Light k-2
2. Review vocabulary and complete quiz.
Light source is an object that can give off light. The sun, a campfire and lightening are all light sources.
Opaque is an object that light cannot pass through; it makes a shadow.
Translucent is an object that light can pass partially through; it makes a light shadow.
Transparent is an object that light can pass through; it does not make a shadow.
3. Try the DIY from the Generation Genius video above.
- You can use any transparent or translucent surface that you have handy if you don’t have chip lids.
- Plastic Ziploc bags and translucent plastic to-go containers work as well.
4. Create shadow puppets on a white background.
- Follow the steps in the video below.
- Try making more shadow shapes from your imagination!
Extension Activity:
Create a model of light on 3 kinds of surfaces.
- Use clear plastic, wax paper and construction paper to demonstrate transparency, translucence and opacity.
- Place each surface over a bright line. Yarn was used in the picture.
- Compare and contrast how we see the line in each example.
Speaking of light…
Last Halloween, I once saw a candle inside a suit of armor.
It was a knight light.
5. “Genius Challenge – Introduction to Light”
