Grade 8 - Physics - BASIS

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1. Light Presentation

   • Adobe PDF Version of the Light Presentation for quick download
   • (M)Electromagnetic Waves (Bozeman Science)
     • • Dora noticed that the first time the electromagnetic spectrum is shown in the video, the order is incorrect. In decreasing frequency it should be: Gamma Rays, X-Rays, Ultraviolet, Visible light, Infrared, Microwaves, Radio waves.
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   • (M)Transparent, Translucent & Opaque objects (DeltaStep)
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   • (R)Why Are Some Things Transparent? (The Science Asylum)
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   • (M)Light Absorption, Reflection, and Transmission (Bozeman Science)
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   • Problems and Solutions:
     • Electromagnetic Waves:
       • The Electromagnetic and Visible Spectra (Physics Classroom)
       • Electromagnetic Waves (ducksters.com)
       • Electromagnetic Spectrum Quiz (ProProfs)
       • Electromagnetic Waves Quiz (Quizizz)
       • Electromagnetic Waves Quiz (Quizizz)
     • Transparent, Translucent & Opaque:
       • Light Absorption, Reflection, and Transmission (Physics Classroom)
       • transparent, translucent, or opaque? (Quizizz)
       • transparent, translucent, or opaque? (Quizizz)
       • Opaque/Transparent/Translucent Practice Quiz (Quia)
       • Physical Science- Light (thatquiz.org)
       • Light (Quiz.biz)

2. Law of Reflection & mirrors Presentation

   • Adobe PDF Version of the Law of Reflection & Mirrors Presentation for quick download
   • (M)Ray Diagrams - Mirrors (Bozeman Science)
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   • (M)Concave & Convex Mirror Simulation (simbucket.com)
   • (R)Derivation of the mirror equation (Khan Academy)
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   • (R)Mirror equation example problems (Khan Academy)
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   • Problems and Solutions:
     • The Anatomy of a Curved Mirror (Physics Classroom)
     • Reflection and Mirrors Review (Physics Classroom)
     • Mirrors (Quizizz)
     • Mirrors (sciencesource2.pearsoncanada.ca)

3. Refraction, Snell’s Law & Total Internal Reflection Presentation

• Adobe PDF Version of the Refraction, Snell’s Law & Total Internal Reflection Presentation for quick download
• (M)Experimental Verification of Laws of Refraction of light (Science Sir - youtube)
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• (M)Refraction and Snell's law (Khan Academy)
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• (M)The Broken Pencil Animation (Physics Classroom)
• (M)Particle Model of Refraction (you tube)
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• (M)Refraction in water (Khan Academy)
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• (R)Snell's law example 1 (Khan Academy)
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• (R)Snell's law example 2 (Khan Academy)
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• (M)Total internal reflection (youtube)
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• Problems and Solutions:
  • Refraction & Snell’s Law:
    • Snell's Law (Physics Classroom)
    • Refraction of Light Rays, Examples and Solutions (Physics Problems)
    • Sample Problems for Snell's Law (rpi.edu)
    • Ray Tracing and Problem-Solving (Physics Classroom)
    • Determination of n Values (Physics Classroom)
    • Refraction and Lenses Review (Physics Classroom)
  • Total Internal Reflection:
    • Total Internal Reflection (Physics Classroom)
    • Total Internal Reflection (sciencequiz.net)
    • The Critical Angle (Physics Classroom)
    • Total Internal Reflection of Light Rays at an Interface, Examples and Solutions (Physics Problems)
    • Total Internal Reflection (MCQLearn)
    • Total Internal Reflection (MCQLearn)