Title: Exploring Refraction: Bend It Like Light!

Introduction: Welcome to the fascinating world of refraction! In this worksheet, we will learn about how light bends when it passes through different materials. Get ready for some exciting activities that will help you understand this concept better. Let’s dive in!

Activity 1: What is Refraction? Materials needed: A glass of water, a pencil, and a sheet of paper.

Instructions: 1. Fill the glass with water until it is about three-quarters full. 2. Place the glass on a table. 3. Take the pencil and place it vertically in the water, making sure it touches the bottom of the glass. 4. Observe what happens to the pencil when it enters the water. 5. Draw what you see on the sheet of paper.

Questions: 1. What happened to the pencil when it entered the water? 2. Did the pencil appear to be bent? If yes, in which direction? 3. Why do you think the pencil appeared bent?

Activity 2: Exploring Refraction with a Prism Materials needed: A prism (can be made of glass or plastic), a flashlight, and a white wall or sheet of paper.

Instructions: 1. Set up the flashlight on a table, facing the wall or paper. 2. Place the prism in front of the flashlight, ensuring that the light passes through it. 3. Observe what happens to the light when it passes through the prism. 4. Draw what you see on a separate sheet of paper.

Questions: 1. What happened to the light when it passed through the prism? 2. Did the light change direction? If yes, in which direction? 3. Why do you think the light changed direction?

Activity 3: Refraction in Everyday Life Materials needed: A glass of water, a straw, and a coin.

Instructions: 1. Fill the glass with water until it is about three-quarters full. 2. Place the coin at the bottom of the glass. 3. Look at the coin from the side of the glass, just above the water level. 4. Slowly insert the straw into the water, making sure it touches the bottom of the glass. 5. Observe what happens to the coin when you look at it through the side of the glass. 6. Draw what you see on a separate sheet of paper.

Questions: 1. What happened to the coin when you looked at it through the side of the glass? 2. Did the coin appear to be in a different position? If yes, where did it seem to be? 3. Why do you think the coin appeared to be in a different position?

Conclusion: Congratulations! You have successfully explored the concept of refraction through these activities. Remember, refraction occurs when light passes through different materials and changes direction. It is a fascinating phenomenon that can be observed in our daily lives. Keep observing and exploring the wonders of science!