Light and Shadow
29
Nov
Light travels in a straight line from its source. When light reaches an opaque (solid) object, the light is prevented from moving through the object, leaving an area of darkness on the other side (a shadow).
If an object is transparent, the light can move through it. If the object is shiny, the light will be reflected off of it into a different direction.
In this exploration, students watch a demonstration that prompts the generation of a question. Students are provided with materials that help them either discover possible answers to their question or generate further questions.