Reflecting Light
Notice that light is reflected from surfaces, and that shiny smooth surfaces reflect light best
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“Can your child explain why they can see themselves in a mirror or a shiny spoon, and why a rough wall doesn't reflect light the same way?”
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- Activity. Notice that light is reflected from surfaces, and that shiny smooth surfaces reflect light best
What to notice. Explain that light bounces off surfaces, which is called reflection • Identify that smooth, shiny surfaces (mirrors, still water) reflect light best • Give everyday examples of reflection: mirror, puddle, polished floor
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Can your child explain why they can see themselves in a mirror or a shiny spoon, and why a rough wall doesn't reflect light the same way?
Notice that light is reflected from surfaces, and that shiny smooth surfaces reflect light best
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- Explain that light bounces off surfaces, which is called reflection
- Identify that smooth, shiny surfaces (mirrors, still water) reflect light best
- Give everyday examples of reflection: mirror, puddle, polished floor
“Can your child explain why they can see themselves in a mirror or a shiny spoon, and why a rough wall doesn't reflect light the same way?”
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- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Waves, Light & Sound
- Age range
- Ages 7–8
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