Light Is Transformed into Heat
Intended Grade Level(s):
4-5
Learning Goal(s):
Students will experience how some materials absorb heat from the sun and other materials reflect the sun and stay cool.
Lesson Number:
6
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices:
Estimated Activity Length:
0 sec
Files Associated with this Activity:
Description:
When absorbed (not reflected), light seems to disappear. What happens to it?
Other Material(s) Used:
A sunny day (early or late when there are longer shadows.) • A sunny wall • Black/dark-colored cloth • White/light-colored cloth • One+ items that are: • Transparent-e.g. clear plastic bag, glass • Metallic/shiny-e.g. metal pot, mirror • Black metal
