How We See Objects
Develop a model to describe that light reflecting from objects and entering the eye allows objects to be seen
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“Can your child draw a diagram showing how light bounces off a book and enters your eye, which is how you actually see the book?”
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- Activity. Develop a model to describe that light reflecting from objects and entering the eye allows objects to be seen
What to notice. Draw a diagram showing light source → light hits object → reflects into eye • Explain that we see objects because reflected light enters our eyes, not because our eyes send out light • Use this model to explain why we can't see in total darkness (no light to reflect)
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Can your child draw a diagram showing how light bounces off a book and enters your eye, which is how you actually see the book?
Develop a model to describe that light reflecting from objects and entering the eye allows objects to be seen
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- Draw a diagram showing light source → light hits object → reflects into eye
- Explain that we see objects because reflected light enters our eyes, not because our eyes send out light
- Use this model to explain why we can't see in total darkness (no light to reflect)
“Can your child draw a diagram showing how light bounces off a book and enters your eye, which is how you actually see the book?”
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- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Waves, Light & Sound
- Age range
- Ages 9–11
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