Sources and Paths of Light
Students will identify natural and artificial light sources and investigate how light travels in straight lines.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between natural and artificial sources of light.
- Explain how light travels from a source to an observer.
- Construct a model to demonstrate light traveling in a straight line.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
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