MIRROR, MIRROR
Books in this lesson:
What did They See?
Author: John Schindel Publisher: Henry Holt Year: 2003 Raccoon hurries to show Beaver, Porcupine, and Otter the most amazing 'thingamajig" that they have ever seen (a mirror). |
I See Myself
Author: Vicki Cobb
Illustrator: Julia Gordon Publisher: Harper Collins Year: 2002 Learn why you can see yourself in shiny objects with this fun, interactive book about light. |
Storytime
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Light: Shadows, Mirrors, and Rainbows by Natalie Rosinsky
The book is full of explanations for sources of lights, and games to play with light like making shadow creatures with a flashlight, looking at a reflection in objects other than a mirror, and more! |
FCS Provided Databases (click on the icon to see the available resources)
Did you hear that? In this BrainPOP Jr. movie, Annie and Moby introduce you to the world of light!
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Kids Infobits has curated these
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All About Light
Run time: 20 minutes Most people certainly take light for granted. But understanding the basic nature of light can open up a whole new world! Students learn how light travels in waves as well as how those waves behave. Children discover the connection between light and color. With real-life demonstrations and a hands-on activity, these concepts are more easily understood. “All About Light.” SAFARI Montage. Schlessinger Media, 1999. |
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Discovery Education has curated images, videos, and lesson plans for light. You will need a Discovery Education username and password to access these resources. See your METI for assistance if you need to set up an account.
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Hands on Experiment
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Light Maze
Using the given materials, students will find a way to shine the beam of light from the starting point to the end target without going outside the lines of the maze. Hint: Students can use gem clips or tape to get mirrors to stand up. Maze #1: mirrors, tape, gem clips, laser Maze #2: mirrors, concave & convex mirrors/lenses, tape, gem clips, laser Maze #3: mirrors, lenses, prisms, tape, gem clips, laser Inspiration from http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewResourceLesson/Preview/154747 |
