Light Energy Interactions

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Light Energy

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SubjectLight Energy

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Use the following lesson to create a worksheet for students. Lesson Breakdown (56 Minutes) 0–5 Minutes: Warm-Up (DOK 1 → 2) Prompt: "If you shine a flashlight on a mirror and then on a black shirt, what happens to the light energy in each case?" Strategy: Think–Pair–Share (Kagan) Teacher Prompts: "Where does the energy go?" "Does energy disappear?" "How do you know?" Possible Answers: Mirror reflects light back. Black shirt absorbs light. Absorbed light turns into heat. Energy does not...

This lesson focuses on the interactions of light energy, specifically the three key types: reflection, transmission, and absorption. Students will learn to identify these interactions and explain the energy transformations that occur with each type. Through engaging activities such as Think-Pair-Share scenarios, discussions about real-life examples, and collaborative investigations, learners will deepen their understanding of how light interacts with different materials. The lesson culminates in writing a scientific argument about the best materials for keeping heat away, reinforcing concepts through evidence and reasoning.