Light: Transparent, Translucent and Opaque - When Light Strikes Objects.
This lesson gives children the opportunity to experiment and conduct investigations of transparent, translucent and opaque, as applied to light.
Beverlee Mendoza
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(29)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This class will be very interactive. Student engagement - will begin the lesson by talking about the subject matter we are working on, introduce the words, transparent, translucent and opaque and give examples of each. Students will be encouraged to use these words often, as they work on this lesson. This will assist them to infer and reinforce the meaning of each word. Many examples of objects that are transparent, translucent and opaque will be shared and discussed with students and they will be encouraged to discuss their differences. Student exploration will be encouraged and they will be given the opportunity to explore and manipulate the objects in their possession. Each student will get the opportunity to use their flashlights to discover what happens when light passes through the different objects in their possession. The goal here is to allow students the opportunity to discover what objects allow light to pass through, what objects do not and what objects create shadows. Students will be encouraged to discuss their findings based on their observations and categorizations, they will be able to ask questions, such as, "what do different materials do to the beam of light?" Emphasis will be placed on what happens to the beam of light. Student evaluation at the end.
Learning Goals
Each student will improve his/her understanding of things in their environment that are transparent, translucent and those that are opaque, and sharpen their reasoning skills to help them test theories and expand their understanding of their world.
Other Details
Supply List
A flashlight, a beautiful array of various materials, such as, foil, paper, plastic, wood, glass, glass or plastic bottle with colored water, book, leaf, small towel, wax paper, bottle of clear water, milk, a drinking glass, etc. Three small mats or rugs for children to categorize their items. Pre-written labels or pencil and paper for children to label their categories independently
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
29reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am offering this class because it will help students make connections in their minds between things they have experienced, and assist them in finding answers to their many questions they are so curious about. This will give them the opportunity to develop a love of learning, and especially, a love of science. As a Montessori teacher, I understand, and have been privy to see on a daily basis, children's need to explore with their senses. According to Dr. Montessori, children experience life, learn and develop intelligence through the use of touch, sight, smell, taste and sound. It is based on this experience, I believe, that I am a good teacher to teach this lesson, and offer it in this unique manner.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
3-6 learners per class
