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G7 - Refraction

The document outlines the concept of refraction, including definitions, principles, and practical applications using the PhET simulation tool. It discusses the behavior of light as it transitions between different media, such as air, glass, and water, and includes activities for students to explore these concepts. Additionally, it connects the principles of refraction to modern architectural designs in the UAE and poses higher-order thinking questions related to the topic.

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G7 - Refraction

The document outlines the concept of refraction, including definitions, principles, and practical applications using the PhET simulation tool. It discusses the behavior of light as it transitions between different media, such as air, glass, and water, and includes activities for students to explore these concepts. Additionally, it connects the principles of refraction to modern architectural designs in the UAE and poses higher-order thinking questions related to the topic.

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REFRACTION

Learning Objectives

1 2 3
- Define - Understand - Use the PhET
Refraction and simulation
that the angle effectively to
know light of incidence predict and explain
bends when it how light behaves
passes through affects the
when transitioning
different angle of between different
medium refraction. materials.
Starter – Looking through water
Explain why when you look at these objects through water, the
image changes.
Refraction – revision tip
To remember what happens to light when it is refracted, think of the word:
TAGAGA

Towards (normal)
Air To remember what happens to light when it is refracted, think of the word:
Glass FAST
Away (from normal)
Glass Towards (normal)
Air Slow down
Away (from normal)
Fast
What happens in refraction: glass to air
When light is refracted as it travels from air to glass:
angle of incidence < angle of refraction
i < r

As the light ray travels from glass into air


it moves away from the normal.

In general, when light rays travel from a more glass


dense medium (glass) to a less dense medium
(air) they ‘bend’ away from the normal. air

If the two surfaces of the block are parallel, then i < r


the ray at the start is parallel to the ray at the
end.
Refraction – angle of incidence = 0°
What happens to light travelling from air through a glass block when the angle
of incidence is 0°?

 i = 0°

When the angle of incidence is 0


the light ray is not deviated from air
glass
its path.

undeviated light ray


Virtual lab – Refraction - Activity

https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/bending-
light/latest/bending-light_all.html
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Virtual lab – Refraction – Activity 1
Assume that light is travelling from Air to water

Use Phet simulation tool


set angle of incidence =26 degree and show that angle of refraction = 17 degree
Draw a refraction ray diagram with i=26 degree and r=17 degree and label it

Extension: How do you confirm light is travelling from Air to Water? Explain

https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/bending-
light/latest/bending-light_all.html
Virtual lab – Refraction – Activity 2
Assume that light is travelling from Glass to Air

Use Phet simulation tool


1.set angle of incidence =35 degree and measure the angle of refraction =
2.Predict how the angle of refraction will be?
3.Measure the angle of refraction
4. Prove that your Prediction is correct or not
Draw a refraction ray diagram with i=35 degree and r=measured angle and label it

Extension: How do you confirm light is travelling from Glass to Air ? Explain
Activity - Virtual lab – Refraction measure angle of
refraction using Phet simulation tool
Study the refraction when light travels from air to glass

1. Set different angle of incidence 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 degree
2. Predict how the angle of refraction will be?
3. measure its corresponding angle of refraction using Phet simulation tool
4. Prove that your Prediction is correct or not
Extension: How do you confirm light is travelling from Air to Glass? Explain

Angle of incidence Angle of refraction


25
30
35
40
45

L3
UAE IDENTITY

Discuss how the concept of light refraction is applied in


the design of modern UAE buildings, such as the use of
glass façades in iconic structures like the Burj Khalifa.

L3
1. Imagine you are tasked with creating a new
type of lens for cameras used in desert environments
like the UAE. How could you apply the principles of
Higher refraction to improve image clarity and reduce glare?

Order 2. Why do some objects appear distorted


underwater? Can you explain how this
Thinking knowledge might be useful for underwater
photography or marine exploration?

Questions 3. What differences do you observe in the


bending of light when it passes from air to
water compared to air to glass?Why do you
think these differences occur?.
Plenary
Exit Ticket

• - Write down:
• - One thing you learned.
• - One question you still
GL Question have.
• - One action you can take
to embrace globalization
while preserving culture.

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