Light Interactions
by Hannah McKolay
This lesson is an introduction to a unit on the light and transverse waves. It can be utilized during a unit or at the beginning as an exploration. Students measure the speed of light in a medium (gelatin) by using an inexpensive laser such as a laser pointer or a laser level.
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https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hw1jpnL501134S65aSx_y4NifQ3NDBrF/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P4: Energy Transfer Technology 1. Empowered Learner 3. Knowledge Constructor 4. Innovative Designer Engineering S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) Expressions and Equations (EE)
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