Light and Optical Systems
This unit is integrated with Cells & Systems so you may see information related to both units below. If there is something you would like me to include on this page, please let me know!
Google Presentations
Activities, Labs & Other Learning Activities:
Sources of Light Poster Assignment
Eye Comparison Assignment & Feedback Form
Assessment Outcome Sheets:
Teacher Feedback Forms & Assessment Rubrics
Interactive Notebook Page Templates:
Electromagnetic Spectrum Template
Transluscent, Transparent, Opaque Foldable
Reflection Diagram - includes QR code for lab instructions
Videos Made by Mrs. Arsenault:
Interactive Notebooks and Doodle Notes:
We will be using a hybrid of interactive notebooks and doodle notes. All templates that I created myself are linked above. Any templates I have purchased have a link posted to the seller's store on TPT.
Eye Structure & Dissection
Use this video to guide you in our sheep eye dissection and complete your notes template (provided in class).
*Notes template adapted from Tangstar Science.
Once we have done the dissection, you will compare this mammalian eye to a non-mammalian eye in your Eye Comparison Assignment
Colour Vision
How do we see colour? Learn about the cells in the retina responsible for this and how different colours reflect back to us.
Take some online tests to see if you are colour blind - or rather, colour deficient.
What is Light?
This section introduces light as a source of energy we can see. Sources of light, energy transformations and determining what kinds of objects are luminous are explored.
Nature of Light
We know light is energy but what does this mean? What makes light form shadows? Are there other forms of energy that have similar properties?
*EMS Sketchnote Template from Creativity Meets Cognition
Properties of Light Template from Captivate Science
Light Properties
Light behaves differently if it strikes different types of materials. We will do some activities to explore this and record our information on these pages.
Regular vs Diffuse Reflection
Now that we know how light reflects in a predictable manner, let's examine how this helps to understand why some materials reflect images while others do not.
Law of Reflection Lab Activity
Everything we see is because light reflects off of it. We will do a lab to observe and measure how light rays reflect off of surfaces.
Watch this video to help you understand the Law of Refection:
Refraction Lab Activity and Notes
Watch this video to help understand how this activity work:
Did you know refraction is what makes some objects appear invisible? Watch this quick video to find out how:
Applications of Refraction
Watch this video to learn more about lenses and how they can correct vision:
Want to try this at home? Make Jello Lenses - Watch this video to find out how: