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Can It Reflect Light?


By: Page Keeley, Francis Eberle, and Lynn Farrin
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Type of Product:Book Chapter
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Publication Title:Uncovering Student Ideas in Science, Vol. 1: 25 Formative Assessment Probes
Publication Date:1/1/2005
Pages:5
Grade Level:Elementary School, Middle School, High School
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Description

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students' ideas about light reflection off of ordinary objects and materials. The probe is designed to find out if students recognize that all non-light-emitting objects that we can see reflect some light or if they believe that only certain types of objects reflect light.


Ideas For Use

This probe can also be used as a card sort. In small groups, students can sort cards listing each item into two groups--those that reflect light and those that do not reflect light. Listening carefully to students' discussions with each other as they sort can lend insight into their thinking. This probe can be combined with "Apple in the Dark" to further examine students' ideas about the role of light. (See Chapter 2)

Additional Info

Science Discipline: (mouse over for full classification)
Reflection
Scientific habits of mind
Intended User Role:Curriculum Supervisor, Elementary-Level Educator, High-School Educator, Middle-Level Educator, Teacher
Educational Issues:Achievement, Assessment of students, Classroom management, Curriculum, Educational research, Inquiry learning, Instructional materials, Learning theory, Teacher content knowledge, Teacher preparation, Teaching strategies

Technical

Resource Format:application/pdf
Size:665 KB
Requirements:Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader


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National Standards Correlation

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  • Physical Science
    • Properties of objects and materials
      • Objects have many observable properties, including the ability to react with other substances. (K-4)
    • Light, heat, electricity, and magnetism
      • Light can be reflected by a mirror, refracted by a lens, or absorbed by the object. (K-4)
    • Transfer of Energy
      • Light interacts with matter by transmission (including refraction), absorption, or scattering (including reflection). To see an object, light from that object—emitted by or scattered from it—must enter the eye. (5-8) (5-8)
  • Science as Inquiry
    • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
      • Think critically and logically to make the relationships between evidence and explanations.
  • Process Standards for Professional Development
    • Design
      • Introduce teachers to scientific literature, media, and technological resources that expand their science knowledge and their ability to access further knowledge. (NSES)
  • Teaching Standards
    • Teachers of science plan an inquiry-based science program for their students.
      • Select teaching and assessment strategies that support the development of student understanding and nurture a community of science learners.


Customer Reviews
Do only mirrors reflect light ?
  Reviewed by: Arlene Jurewicz Leighton on March 20, 2013
  One of the misconceptions students often have is that only mirrors and shiny objects reflect light. It is not apparent to them that all objects we see , and the reason we see them, is because they reflect light. This probe explores this concept. Good probe to pair with 'Going Through A Phase' probe about phases of the moon and role of reflection to see Moon.

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