Spot the possum 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses Further Resources This task is about shining a beam of light at something. Question One night Janice heard a noise on the roof. She went outside with a torch and the beam of light showed a possum sitting on the roof. a) What happens to the light from the torch that is not reflected by the possum? The light travels until it is absorbed or reflected by other things. The light goes only as far as the thing the torch beam is shone at. It goes a few metres past the possum, and then stops because of the torch's focus. The light disappears in the darkness. b) Using the torch Janice is able to see the possum. Explain what is happening to the light rays from the torch to allow this to occur. 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, reflection, vision Description of task: Task: Answer questions about what happens to the light form a torch. Assessment focus: light. Curriculum Links: Science capabilities The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask. Capability: Use evidence This resource provides opportunities to discuss using evidence to make an inference. Science capability: Use evidence Science capabilities: Use evidence Answers/responses: Y10 (06/1998) a) The light travels until it is absorbed or reflected by other things (A) moderate b) The light from the torch is reflected off the possum. moderate How a prism works Light shades Light and water Here's looking at you Light in my eyes Periscopes
