GEOMETRIC OPTICS BASICS – PHYSICS
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Introduce light optics through simplified geometric simulation. Students explore basic concepts of reflection, refraction, and how light interacts with surfaces.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Understand basic optics concepts
• Explore light behavior
• Learn reflection and refraction basics
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS Physics – Light basics
• NGSS – Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Optics Foundations, Light Understanding, Scientific Observation, Physics Basics
GRADE LEVELS: 8th-10th Grade
ACTIVITY TYPE: Simulation