Station 5: Prism Procedures: 1. your prism on a blank sheet of white paper. 2. Take your flashlight and shine it through the prism. 3. Observe what you see on the white sheet of paper. What did you observe happen to the light when it went through the prism? Why do you think that this happened to the light? Was it reflected, refracted or absorbed? ______________________ How do you know? If you look through the can you see in front of you or do you see to the side or you? ___________________________ Why do you think this happens? Notes for Students Word: Definition: Reflections When changes direction as it bounces off a smooth, shiny surface Synonym: Why it’s similar: bounce Both change direction Word: Definition: Refraction The bending of a wave as it moves from one medium to another Synonym: Why it’s similar: fracture Both look broken Word: Definition: Absorption Waves that are up” by a substance “soaked Synonym: Why it’s similar: sponge Both up” ”soak The Power of Energy
Station 5: Prism Procedures: 1. your prism on a blank sheet of white paper. 2. Take your flashlight and shine it through the prism. 3. Observe what you see on the white sheet of paper. What did you observe happen to the light when it went through the prism? Why do you think that this happened to the light? Was it reflected, refracted or absorbed? ______________________ How do you know? If you look through the can you see in front of you or do you see to the side or you? ___________________________ Why do you think this happens? Notes for Students Word: Reflections Definition: When changes direction as it bounces off a smooth, shiny surface Synonym: bounce Why it’s similar: Both change direction Word: Refraction Definition: The bending of a wave as it moves from one medium to another Synonym: fracture Why it’s similar: Both look broken Word: Absorption Definition: Waves that are “soaked up” by a substance Synonym: sponge Why it’s similar: Both ”soak up” The Power of Energy
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