Introduction
Today we are going to be doing a WebQuest about light! Get ready to learn about what light is, how it can be created, and what it can do!
Task
Today you have the mission of completing this webquest about light. You will be going through three different websites and answering questions. You must create your own Google Doc to answer the questions. At the end of class today (or when you finish) you will then share your Doc with Miss Cohen. Don't forget to answer your questions in complete sentences!
Process
You will be going through the following websites and answering the following questions. First, before you go any further, open a Google Docs for your answers. Your answers will let me, your teacher, know what you know and what you have learned!
A. Go to https://optics.synopsys.com/learn/kids/optics-kids-light.html
And answer the following questions:
1. What is light?
2. How fast does light travel?
3. What are three basic ways to control light?
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b.
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4. What are three examples where light is controlled, detected, or produced?
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b.
c.
B. Go to http://www.factmonster.com/dk/encyclopedia/light.html
1. What is light?
2. What happens when light hits a surface?
3. What is the difference between reflection and refraction?
4. What is a laser?
C. Go to World Book Online and search for rainbows (or click this link: http://worldbookonline.com/kids/home#article/ar831312 ).
1. What is a rainbow?
2. Why do rainbows appear in the sky?
3. What bow can't you tie?
Evaluation
You will be evaluated by the following criteria (expectations):
Did you complete the WebQuest packet by answering all of the questions?
Completed all of the packet: 4
Completed most of the packet: 3
Completed half of the packet: 2
Completed less than half of the packet: 1
Did not answer any questions: 0
Did you answer the questions correctly and with complete sentences?
Answered all of the questions correctly: 4
Answered most of the questions correctly: 3
Answered half of the questions correctly: 2
Answered less than half of the questions correctly: 1
Did not answer any questions: 0