Super Scientists

This afternoon we had a fantastic time working scientifically to explore how light travels through different objects.

We learnt these three key words:

Transparent: If something is transparent (like glass) then all of the light passes through the object.

Translucent: If something is translucent (some plastic or water) then some of the light passes through it.

Opaque: If something is opaque (like wood, metal or fabric) then none of the light passes through it.

We experimented with our torches to see which objects are transparent, translucent or opaque.

“This blind is translucent” “Yes because some of the light passes through”
“This whiteboard is opaque because no light passes through it”
“I think the inflatable globe is translucent” “I think it is opaque.”

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