Identification of Transparent Translucent and Opaque Objects

Learning Outcomes

1.Students can distinguish between Transparent Translucent and Opaque Objects effectively.

2.With this they also learn about traveling of light in straight line.

3.later this activity will help them in understanding reflection of light.

4.Develop teamwork and coordination.

5.Make concept joyful, playful and have long lasting effect.

 

Description Of Activity

Assemble students in the playground . Divide them in four groups A,B, C, D of 10 students each.Groups A, B, C will represent Transparent Translucent and Opaque Objects,while remaining students will represent light particles.

They will be asked to stand in three different ways.Three lines willbe drawn , on first line students will stand in two rows with large gap between them sothat students can pass through them easily,on second line students will stand with very small gap between them sothat very less number of students can pass through them in a given time.Third line students will stand in two rows without any gaps so that no student can pass through them.The large gap between the lines of the students represent the transperancy of the materials.less gap represent the partial Transperancy of the materials and no gap between the students represent the no transparency of the materials.Students represent light particles will be asked to run through the three groups in equal time.Almost all the students will pass through Group A, very less number of students will pass through Group B and no student will be able to pass through Group C, showing the transperancy of different materials.

 

 

Variations

Size of the groups may vary depending upon the number of students in the Class.Groups A B C D can be given different coloured T-shirts.Students will be asked to collect Transparent Translucent and Opaque Objects.

Coaching Tips

Students will be asked to help each other in understanding the concept playfully.

Equipment/Material Required

Ground (Basketball),Rope to draw lines, White powder to draw lines,Stop Watch to measure time.