ORC Resource Number #2367Expand All
Of Light and LensesPromising Practice

http://pbscyberschool.pbs.org/ski/challenge14/
PROFESSIONAL COMMENTARY 

Students take on the role of an Olympic Downhill Ski Team Trainer as they explore the properties of light and relate their findings to the performance of a downhill skier. Students look at how sunlight (shadows, reflections, etc.) can affect their team's performance. They research light and its properties and conduct simple experiments. After completing their research and experiments, they work with other students to create a Ski Team Safety Manual based upon their findings. (author/ts)

OHIO STANDARDSExpand All
Science Academic Content Standards
Physical Sciences
Scientific Inquiry
NATIONAL STANDARDSExpand All
National Science Education Standards
Physical Science
Resource Information
RESOURCE TYPE
Instructional Resource
PRACTICE LEVEL
Promising Practice
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT
Grades 3 - 5
TOPICS
Science --
Physical Science;
Nature of Energy;
Energy Types/Sources (electricity, heat, light, sound, kinetic/potential, solar, geothermal, wind, etc.)
FOUND IN
COR
KEYWORDS
lenses;
reflection;
shadow;
application
Publisher: Public Broadcasting Service