Waves and Communication · Physical Science

Light and Optics

Exploring reflection, refraction, and how lenses manipulate light.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does a straw look broken when placed in a glass of water?
  2. 2How do mirrors trick our perception of space?
  3. 3How does the human eye compare to a camera lens?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Science - Light Waves
Year: Year 8
Subject: Science
Unit: Waves and Communication
Period: Physical Science

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