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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – LEVEL 2
The periscope is an instrument used to see over or around objects. This is done by angling mirrors 45 degrees to one another inside of a tube. In this exercise, students will be making a periscope from empty milk containers. This is a great way for students to learn about light reflection.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
❏ 2 half-gallon milk or juice containers
❏ 2 4×4 mirrors
❏ Masking tape
❏ Pencil or pen
DIRECTIONS:
OBJECTIVE: Students will construct kaleidoscopes to observe that objects are only visible when illuminated by light.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S):
NGSS CONNECTION:
1-PS4-2. Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that objects in darkness can be seen only when illuminated.
COMMON CORE CONNECTION:
ELA/Literacy
W.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name the topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
W.1.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on this topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions).
W.1.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade level topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
Mathematics
MP.4 Model with mathematics.
DOK:
Level 3: Strategic Thinking