2.24 Observe the Effects of Light Absorption and Reflection
This is Lesson 24 from the Grow Your PALS Program Guide (National FFA Mentoring Program), a one-on-one mentoring lesson in the Agricultural Mechanics and Technology unit. Students conduct a hands-on cup-and-thermometer experiment to observe the effects of light absorption and reflection, learning how color and insulation affect heat and how these principles apply to soil, crops, and agricultural facilities.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Observe the effects of light absorption and reflection.
- Time required
- 60 minutes
- Materials
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- 7 white plastic or paper cups
- black spray paint
- tablespoon measure
- water
- plastic wrap
- rubber bands
- 4 small thermometers (non-mercury)
- PALS.24.Assess.A – 1 per student
- Unit
- Agricultural Mechanics and Technology
- Lesson Type
- One-on-One
- Precepts
- F. Continuous Improvement; F5. Acquire New Knowledge
- Resources
- None
- Key Terms
- None
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Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NS.K-4.1Science as Inquiry