Introduction to Optics: A Web Quest

Introduction

Optics is the science of light. Did you know that we can control light?

The Task

1. You will learn the ways we can control light. 2. You will explore the many uses of light. 3. You will discover what optic fibers are. 4. You will learn why the sky is blue.

The Process

1. Print the worksheet that can be found here. Complete the worksheet as you read about optics. 2. Visit the Optics for Kids website. Scroll down to the section "This presentation has two main points" to start reading. 3. Find out why the sky is blue with this experiment.

This page and the worksheet questions were written by Denise Vignola. 08/03 Graphics by Country Gal's Graphics and GR backgrounds and Graphic Station