How do light waves travel through objects?

Electromagnetic spectrum video (NASA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwfJPc-rSXw

Venn diagram: https://stem.schooldatebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Physical-Science-Light-Waves-Venn-Diagram-ask.pdf

 

Conduct an experiment to test how light moves through various materials.

Experiment chart: https://stem.schooldatebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Light-Waves-imagine.pdf

 

STEM Career: Optometrist

Optometrists are medical professionals who provide primary vision care. Services include testing vision, prescribing eyeglasses and contacts, examining eyes, and diagnosing and managing diseases of the eye.

Tools of the Trade

Retinal cameras, refractors

Education Required

A bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or physiology is recommended; completion of a four-year doctor of optometry program is required.

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IMAGINE

Conduct an experiment to test how light moves through various materials.

Experiment chart: https://stem.schooldatebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Light-Waves-imagine.pdf

CAREER CONNECTION

STEM Career: Optometrist

Optometrists are medical professionals who provide primary vision care. Services include testing vision, prescribing eyeglasses and contacts, examining eyes, and diagnosing and managing diseases of the eye.

Tools of the Trade

Retinal cameras, refractors

Education Required

A bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or physiology is recommended; completion of a four-year doctor of optometry program is required.