How a prism works 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses Further Resources This task is about using a diagram to explain how light travels through a prism. Diagrams can be used to show physical events that you can observe. Question 1Change answer This diagram shows what happens when light travels through a glass prism. This diagram shows what happens when light travels through a glass prism. a) Describe two things that the lines in the diagram show about the light rays. i) ii) Task administration: This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online. Level: 5 Curriculum info: Science, Knowledge, Physical World Keywords: physics concepts, energy, light, prisms, reflection, refraction, Light rays Description of task: Task: Describe how the light rays move through a glass prism. Curriculum Links: Science capabilities The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask Capability: Interpret representations This resource provides opportunities to discuss the meaning conveyed by arrows in specific science diagrams. Science capability: Interpret representations (TKI) Science capabilities: Interpret representations Answers/responses: Y10 (06/1998) a) Any 2 of: The light rays are bent/refracted/change direction. The light rays are split/dispersed. The light rays are reflected (internally). 2 correct – difficult 1 correct – easy Light rays
