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Lessons
Of Light and Lenses
Discipline
Science
Grades
3, 4, 5
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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 Science Academic Content Standards (2002)
Physical Sciences
Benchmarks (3–5)
F.
Describe the properties of light and sound energy.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 5)
5.
Explore and summarize observations of the transmission, bending (refraction) and reflection of light.
Scientific Inquiry
Benchmarks (3–5)
B.
Organize and evaluate observations, measurements and other data to formulate inferences and conclusions.
Grade Level Indicators (Grade 5)
3.
Use evidence and observations to explain and communicate the results of investigations.
National Science Education Standards
Physical Science
Light, heat, electricity, and magnetism (Grades Kindergarten - 4)