Unit 1: Exploring the Nature of Light Phenomena
XI. Exploring Physical Phenomena: Summary of Equipment and Supplies for Unit 1
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| When used | For instructors and demonstration | For each group of 3 | For each student |
| Often | 4 large whiteboards
Set of white board markers and erasers 2 meter sticks Chart paper Masking tape Large whiteboard for class moon observations |
1 large whiteboard,
1 meter stick, 1 plastic bin with set of magic markers; Example NSTA journal, NSTA newsletter, Children’s books about light, thermal phenomena, weather, climate change (Need second meter stick for each group for exploring reflection in Unit 1) |
Small whiteboard,
Whiteboard marker; Half of an old manila folder with which to make paper “tent’ name plate
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Unit 1 Week 1 Day 1 Q1.1 Exploring ways to foster science learning |
2 sheets chart paper on which volunteers alternately record findings reported by small groups about ways to foster science learning |
Bin with above materials
1 sheet of chart paper on which group members draw pictures and record ways that fostered their own science learning |
U1H1 Welcome Handout
U1H2 Student information Form |
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If weather permits, go on field trip outside to start sky journals |
Sky journal (see Unit 5, Question 5.6) |
Before field trip outside:
U1H8 Diagnostic Questions about the Sun, Moon, and stars Sky Journal (See Unit 5, Question 5.6) |
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| Q1.2 Diagnostic Question about Light | Bright lamp, no shade;
Basketball with “stand” (masking tape roll) |
U1H7 Diagnostic Questions about Light Handout | |
| Q1.3 – Q1.7 Exploring light and shadows | Large whiteboard
Sheet of chart paper to cover whiteboard to serve as opaque screen Lamp with clear bulb so can see filament if available; otherwise frosted LCD bulb |
Large whiteboard
Sheet of chart paper to cover whiteboard to serve as an opaque ‘screen’ Shaded table lamp with bendable stem Barrier (board, book, or hand)
U1H3 Exit ticket |
U1H4 Physics Notebook Page with Explanations
2 U1H5 Physics Notebook Pages
U1H9 Table1.1, Light and Shadows (use near end of class) Near end of class: cardboard cutout to take home and use in exploring light and shadows with friend or family member |
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Day 2 Q1.9 – Q1.2 Exploring pinhole phenomena: |
Bright lamp with bulb that is not a sphere, no shade |
Pinhole Exploration Envelope:
(2 paper cups, 1 paper towel roll; 1 Al foil square, 3 wax paper squares, 6 rubber bands, 1 pin) (paper cups replace previous use of empty toilet paper rolls – they are clean, only need one rather than 2 ends added, and provide a larger projection)
U1H3 Exit ticket |
U1H5 Physics notebook page
If remote learning: paper cup, empty paper towel roll, cereal or snack box; translucent cover such as cereal box liner or plastic bag; Al foil square or Al from candy bar wrapper unless using a paper cup; 1 or 2 rubber bands, pin or needle U1H10 Table1.1cont; Table 1.2, Pinhole Phenomena (use near end of class) |
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Week 2 Day 3 Q1.16 Using pinhole phenomena to estimate diameter of Sun: |
Sunny day
If not a sunny day: Bright lamp with bulb that is not a sphere, no shade Extra physics notebook pages if students have not brought their own |
Pinhole Math Envelope
(White paper on cardboard screen, cardboard holder with Al foil with pinhole; cardboard holder with wax paper screen if not a sunny day) U1H3 Exit Ticket |
U1H11 Sun Pinhole problem stated;for use if rainy day)
U1H13 Solving Pinhole Math Problems
U1H12 Diameter of the Sun Handout; Table 1.3 (Use near end of class) |
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Day 4 Q1.18 – Q1.20 Exploring reflection phenomena: |
(If there is a holiday during the term, combine reflection and refraction explorations) |
Flashlight
2 meter sticks, yard sticks, rulers, or pencils Mirror Computer (provided; or laptop brought in by group member) Logger lite software TI Light Probe or other light sensor* ($16) or cell phone APP: LUX meter Interface** ($61) Reflectivity Envelope (samples of Al foil, cardboard, wax paper, colored paper including black, paper towel, dark cloth) U1H3 Exit Ticket |
U1H14 Reflection Phenomena (use near end of class) |
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Week 3 Day 5 Q1.21 Exploring refraction phenomena |
2 paper cups, one with dot
Tray, straw or wooden stirrer
U1H3 Exit Ticket |
U1H15 Refraction Phenomena |
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Day 6 Q1.23-1.24 Exploring dispersion phenomena and explaining rainbows |
Sunny day or bright lamp | Prism
(note: CDs can make rainbows but this involves a different mechanism than dispersion) (sunny day or bright light) Red, blue, and black whiteboard markers U1H3 Exit Ticket |
If remote learning:
prism or some drinking glasses, glass plates or jewelry crystals, or access to hose and spray of water on a sunny day U1H16 Dispersion Phenomena (use near end of class) U1H17 NGSS Practices |
| * https://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/tilt-bta/50/ **For example: Go!Link https://www.vernier.com/products/interfaces/go-link/ |