Investigating angles and symmetries in light reflection: an integrated approach

Xu Lihua; Joanne Mulligan; Christopher Speldewinde; Vaughan Prain; Russell Tytler; Melinda Kirk; Ryan Healy

Investigating angles and symmetries in light reflection: an integrated approach

Xu Lihua, Joanne Mulligan, Christopher Speldewinde, Vaughan Prain, Russell Tytler, Melinda Kirk, Ryan Healy

Macquarie School of Education

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Abstract

A learning sequence from the Interdisciplinary Mathematics and Science (IMS) learning project is presented. A problem was posed for Grade 4/5 students to explore the path and reflection of light: “Can we see things over a tall wall or around the corners of a building?”

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	35-39
Number of pages	6
Journal	Australian primary mathematics classroom
Volume	28
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - Jan 2023

Keywords

science
elementary
mathematics
light
inquiry
integration

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Investigating angles and symmetries in light reflection: an integrated approach

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