Hands-on Experimentation and Practical Investigation

Experiment 2: Refraction

Students explore how light bends when passing through different materials.

Materials

  • Transparent container filled with water
  • Pencil or straw
  • Laser pointer or flashlight

Procedure
Students shine light through the container and observe how the direction of the beam changes.

Observation
Students observe that light bends when entering and leaving the water.