Investigating mirrors and reflection

An investigation into mirrors and images, with a surprise twist.

In this activity, students will conduct an investigation into how (and where) an image forms in a plane mirror.

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

• explain how and and where an image is formed in a plane mirror

• describe how light travels from an object, bounces off of a mirror and is observed as an image

• describe the difference between an object and an image.

Equipment for investigating mirrors and reflection

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This is the equipment needed for the investigating mirrors and reflection investigation.    

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Download the Word file (see link below) for:

• background information for teachers

• investigation instructions

• extension ideas.