Refraction of Light

This resource is a virtual manipulative that allows the user to change the angle of incidence of light and select from a variety of materials, each of which has a different index of refraction, to demonstrate how light may be refracted.
Resource ID#: 17208 Type: Virtual Manipulative
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Direct Link: http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/refraction/index.html

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 5 Minute(s)
Keywords: light, refraction, angle of incidence, index of refraction
Instructional Component Type(s): Virtual Manipulative
Instructional Design Framework(s): Demonstration
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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