pptx, 3.06 MB
pptx, 3.06 MB

This comprehensive PowerPoint resource (.pptx) is designed to help students understand the phenomenon of light refraction, suitable for middle and high school physics classes. It includes engaging content to explain how light changes speed and direction when transitioning between different media, like air and glass, emphasizing key concepts such as bending towards or away from the normal.

The resource features:

  • Learning objectives: Students will describe and explain refraction and learn to draw accurate refraction diagrams.
  • Starter activity: Thought-provoking questions to compare the angle of incidence and refraction and explore differences in density between air and glass.
  • Interactive diagrams: Tasks for students to complete refraction diagrams and visualize effects like the apparent depth of objects in water.
  • Real-life applications: Examples like why a pencil appears broken in water and the visual effects of light bending.
  • Practice questions: Designed to test understanding, with solutions provided for effective feedback.

Updated recently, this PowerPoint includes detailed notes, diagrams, and practice exercises, making it an ideal resource for introducing refraction in a physics lesson or revising the topic. Perfect for classroom teaching or independent study!

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KS3 Physics Light Bundle: 6-Lesson Unit

This KS3 physics resource bundle offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of light and its fascinating properties. With six well-structured lessons, students will build a solid foundation in optics, from understanding light's behavior to its practical applications in lenses and color. This bundle aligns with KS3 science curricula, making it an essential teaching tool. The bundle includes: * Light: Introduces the fundamental properties of light, how it travels, and the concept of light as a wave. * Reflection: Covers the laws of reflection, with activities to explore how light bounces off surfaces and creates images. * Investigating Refraction: Guides students through hands-on experiments to understand how light bends as it passes through different materials. * Refraction of Light: Builds on prior knowledge, explaining the principles of refraction with diagrams and practical examples. * Convex and Concave Lenses: Explains how lenses work, their uses in magnifying objects, and their applications in everyday technology like glasses and cameras. * Colours of Light, Colour of Objects, Filters, and Dispersion: Explores how white light splits into a spectrum, how objects appear colored, and the role of filters in manipulating light. How to use: Each lesson includes starter activities, engaging experiments, clear explanations, and review questions to assess learning. Ideal for teachers seeking to inspire curiosity in physics, this bundle makes light-related concepts accessible and exciting for KS3 students. Whether used for full lessons or targeted revision, this resource ensures a thorough understanding of light and its applications. Lesson 1 - Light Lesson 2 - Reflection Lesson 3 - Investigating Refraction Lesson 4 - Refraction of Light Lesson 5 - Convex and Concave Lenses Lesson 6 - Colours of Light, Colour of Objects, Filters and Dispersion

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