Monday, February 18, 2008

An enLIGHTening experience!


Today we went to the Science Centre for a Science Lab lesson on 'Light'. We had the company of Mrs Lam, a parent volunteer, and Miss Hernani who had spared the time to follow us on the trip. Our sincere thanks to both of them!

The lesson was planned as an extension to the concept of light energy that we have recently covered in class. Mr Andrew carried out a few demonstrations and you carried out 5 activities in pairs. Many of you 'ooohed' and 'wowwed' during the demonstrations. I'm sure it was a very enriching and enriching experience for all of you. I certainly enjoyed myself, especially when Mr Andrew brought out the plasma ball!

As a post-activity reflection, write about:
* 3 properties/ideas that you learnt about light
* 2 things you would share with your classmates who were not there
* 1 idea that you find interesting

P/S:
Perhaps you can start saving up to get your own plasma ball 'cos we may be making another trip to the science centre. ;)

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31 comments:

Vedran Agovic said...

great method and idea for teaching, good luck

Cheryl :) said...

(1) I learned that light will always travel in a straight line unless it is being bend, it can be reflected and that light can somehow ''bounce'' of objects.

(2)Just hope next time can come with us go on excursions so that can learn more things together as a class.

(3)I find that the plasma ball is interesting. You can use the fluorescent light and touch and the whole tube just lights up! Very fun to play.

Miss Rahimah said...

Cheryl,

What are 2 things that you have learnt that you would share with a friend who wasn't there?

leexeanXD said...

I learned that light will always travel in a straight line unless the light is bend.It is a fun excursion.

♥ DARLEEN . said...

* 3 properties/ideas that you learnt about light
I learnt that light will always travel in a straight line.
Light can be reflected.
* 2 things you would share with your classmates who were not there
I want to tell them that it was a interesting and fun trip .
* 1 idea that you find interesting
I find plasma ball very interesting as when u put a fluorescent light the bulb will light up. Plus when shi hui touch and touch the fluorescent light the electric can go through her and when carmen touch the bulb it lights !

xinhui said...

I learned that light trvel in a straight line.

The Evil 1... said...

I especially love the plasma ball too. i wish i can 1 of those but i was too expensive and the shop was close.i was wondering when he demstrate how to make a rainbow because the rainbow is in a circluar.Anyway i love the trip.Thanks for the trip

calvin said...

The plasma ball was very cool.I wanted to buy it but the shop was close.It was especially interesting when a fluorescent lamp lit up when it touched the plasma ball.

Anonymous said...

Q1 1)light travel in a straight line;
2)light can be bend;
3)light can be reflected.

Q2 for those who never go, to bad, we had lots of fun and excitment!! and we have all learned a lot a lot of thing about light.

Q3 the most i find interesting is the plasma ball as it is very fun to play to play and I really wanted to buy it but the shp is not open... to bad... but i really want to know if anyone of your see the plasma ball please tell me

Tricia said...

(1)I learnt that light can travel up to 300,000km/s, light travels slower when going through denser materials such as solids and that light always travels in a straight line.

(2)I Would like to share the information about how fast light can travel up to and when does light travel slower.
(3) I find the plasma ball very interesting and the flourescent light lights up when you touch the ball.hat was the most amazing part.

lu xinpei said...

1)light travel in straight line.

2No thing fast travel than lingt(now)

Q1:whot know how fast does light travel?

kyliekoneko said...

1 )Well, i learned that light travels in a straight line and they always do unless the light is blocked by an object or a something that occupies space and is matter...It can also get reflectedor in some sence "bounds" of objects...

2) It was really fun over there !
well it is really really fun! we learned how to make our own rainbow... Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue...Anyways...I hope that you guys could join us next time to the interesting places!

3)100% plasma ball... Actually i really one to buy it... but the shop is not open so instead of going to the shop, we went to the MC DONALDS... I AM LOVIN' IT! ;]

lu xinpei said...

1)light travel in straight line.

2No thing fast travel than lingt(now)

Q1:whot know how fast does light travel?

Papaya said...

1.light will always travel in a straight line ,it can be reflected & it can be bent.

2.Violet-coloured light is the strongest.Red-coloured is the wekest light.


3.I find the plasma is the coolest

levinson said...

i learnt that red laser is weaker compared to green lasers which can be seen when the light molecules bounces off dust and other objects in the air..
a rainbow can be created using water or a prism...
a light beam can travel to the moon and back in a matter of seconds..


light travels in a straight line as a seeing light from a bent rubber tube is not possible..
plasma is actually found in a TVs...


using gravity to bent light.

Jonathan said...

Light travels in the straight line. it could not be bend.

We can do many experiment like the plasma ball. it is very interesting.

i hope he can come with us

shi hui said...

* 3 properties/ideas that I learnt about light
-light travels in a straight line
-it can be reflected
-light can ''bounce'' of objects.
* 2 things you would share with your classmates who were not there
The plasma ball and how to make a rainbow.
* 1 idea that you find interesting
The plasma Ball is interesting as when i touch the plasma ball and the fluorescent light and when carmen pull her hand theres light in it !

Ivan said...

The excursion was very exciting and we learnt many things about light.
I learnt that light travels in a straight line unless it is bent.

Anonymous said...

I love the excursion.I studied in fun.
I learned that light travels in straight line,unless it was bend.
I learn to make my own rainbow.I hope that there will be more excursion like this.

NerissaTan said...

* 3 properties/ideas that you learnt about light
light travels in a straight line, light is form energy and a rainbow is formed when light is shined on water droplets in the sky.
* 2 things you would share with your classmates who were not there
how to make a rainbow and the plasma ball!!!
* 1 idea that you find interesting
the plasma ball!!!:)

regina c. said...

I learn that light travels in a straight line and the plasma ball is FUN!!!!!

Ranging Royce said...

* 3 properties/ideas that you learnt about light
light travels in a straight line
light can split a water droplet into seven colours and form a rainbow
main source of light is the sun
* 2 things you would share with your classmates who were not there
light travels in a straight line
main source of light is the sun
* 1 idea that you find interesting
I can see a beam of light when the laser is presnt and the background is totally dark

Carmen Chng said...

That light travels in a straight line nothing can move faster than light except energy I think!And light is the important source without light we will not be able to carry out activities and plants will not be able to grow at all.

That light caomes from the sun and it is the energy that enables us to see the beautiful scenery.



The energy ball it was an exciting excursion

claudia said...

I learn about light. Actually, light is interesting.

Qiyun said...

I learn that light travels in a straight line

PEIYU (: said...

(1)I learnt that light travels in a straight line and that light travels very fast. I also learnt how I can make a rainbow.

(2)I will tell my friend that the plasma ball was very nice and about the green laser.

(3)I find the rainbow very interesting. It is very nice too :D

Yolanda X) said...

1> i learnt that light only travel in a straight line unless it is bend.
2>i have lots of fun there! hahas..hope to go there again..:)

Ranging Royce said...

(1) What are my expectations/goals for the year?
I want to get good marks (of course!)and get to my favourite sec school
(2) What can I do to achieve them?
Work Hard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(3) What have I done right last year that contributed to my success?
I did revision everyday but i fail. but i now going to start afresh and do more revision in the morning like a revision bug!

(4) What have I not done last year but will do this year?

Pei Shan said...

I learn that light travels in a straight line and you can bend the light

shannonlck said...

I learned how to make a ranbow myself. i also learned more about reflection and refraction.

The "light saber" activity was very nice and so is the plasma ball. I think it is a kinda cool(lol!!):D

yuyan said...

light energy is a form of energy that allows us to see
the sun is our main sourece of energy
plants need light energy for photosynthesis

:P yuyan