S.3 Physics, Term 1
Refraction, Dispersion, and Colour
What you will learn
S.3 · Physics · Term 1
Refraction, Dispersion, and Colour
Competency
The learner should be able to understand the phenomenon of refraction and its effects.
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understand that light may be refracted as it passes from one medium to another and that this has both consequences and uses UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes | UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes |
| 2 | Understand the concept of refractive index reflection UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 3 | Know that white light can be split into coloured light by refraction KnowledgeSkills | KnowledgeSkills |
| 4 | Know that white light results from the superimposition of light of all colours of the visible spectrum UnderstandingKnowledge | UnderstandingKnowledge |
| 5 | Determine refractive index of glass SkillsGeneric skills | SkillsGeneric skills |
| 6 | Variety of experiments involving glass block The learner can use ICT to display what occurs |
What do the labels mean?
Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.
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