What happens when LIGHT hits an object? Three (3) things can happen. Light passes through easily (if the object is transparent) Light is blurred (if the object is translucent) Light is blocked (if the object is opaque) Materials Transparent object(s) {clear plastic cup, glass, water, etc.} Translucent object(s) {some tinted plastic cups, waxed paper, sunglasses, etc.} Opaque object(s) {some plastic cups, aluminum foil, cardboard, etc.} Flashlight Plastic plate (optional) Experiment Show the children 3 different objects (1 transparent, 1 translucent, 1 opaque). Have the children predict what will happen when they shine a light on each object Have the children shine a light on each object, observe what happens, and sketch a picture of what happens and/or record their data in their science notebooks. transparent (air) transparent (cup) transparent (cup and water) translucent (cup) opaque (cup) FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES For a follow up arts and crafts activity children can use their (recycled ) materials and make a "Light" mobile to hang. They can look for other lightweight transparent, translucent, and opaque objects to put on their mobile. Download a free Light Energy Word Search Puzzle at my website! Click on Science Worksheets. https://www.LearningWorkroom.com For more Light Energy Activities, click the link below. https://learningideasgradesk-8.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-science-of-light-7-fun-activities.html If you are teaching a unit on light energy you might like to view my illustrated LIGHT ENERGY WORD WALL CARDS at my TPT shop. Click HERE HAVE FUN TEACHING SCIENCE!
