What a fun day continuing our study of light! We started the day reviewing the lab from last week that proved how light moves in a straight line called a "ray." We then started to think about how these tiny energy packets called photons interact with matter. We drew diagrams and found examples around the classroom of reflection, refraction, and absorption. We also found examples of things that were transparent, translucent, and opaque.

After our scavenger hunt, the students created a visual aid to help them remember the difference between transparent, translucent, and opaque.

After lunch, we decided to GET MESSY! Students learned about the art form of mixed media collages and got to work creating a collage that incorporated transparent, translucent, and opaque items. They are currently on display in the window of the GATE room.

Cross your fingers for warm sunny weather next week, because we will be taking our understanding of light back to the world of cameras as we learn about the mechanics and science of cameras. We will be making our very own cyanotype prints and experimenting with pinhole cameras!