Description

The demonstration lesson plans were written to accompany the Light and Optics Exploration Kit. It consists of 15 richly-illustrated demonstrations that can be used in the classroom to bring awareness, excitement, and the aspiration to learn more about the science of light, lasers and optics. All demonstrations have been cross-referenced with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
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Each demonstration starts with information on preparation and execution time enabling the teacher to plan the lesson appropriately. Then, the purpose of the demonstration follows with the learning objectives, materials needed, background information, procedure, summary, assessment, and bibliography.

​A new feature of this edition is the K-12 STEM Relevance section, which lists the Florida or the National Science Standards relevant to each lesson plan.

These demonstrations and lesson plans were written with the assumption that the teacher has no previous background in light or optics, with plenty step-by-step instructions, and a lot of colorful pictures and diagrams.

We encourage you to provide your feedback which captures your suggestions and comments about the demonstration lesson plans and the light and optics exploration kit.

Table of Contents
DEMO 1. Lasers and Their Safe Use
DEMO 2. Blind Spot of the Human Eye
DEMO 3. Electromagnetic Spectrum and Colors
DEMO 4. Absorption and Reflection of Light
DEMO 5. Law of Reflection
DEMO 6. Specular and Diffuse Reflection
DEMO 7. Law of Refraction
DEMO 8. Measuring Focal Length of Double Convex Lens
DEMO 9. Measuring Focal Length of Double Concave Lens
DEMO 10. Total Internal Reflection
DEMO 11. Fresnel Lens
DEMO 12. Galilean Telescope
DEMO 13. Infrared Radiation of Laser Pointer
DEMO 14. Polarization of Light
DEMO 15. Diffraction of Light