Why Does the Fish Look Closer? | Light Refraction Explained | STEAMspirations by Mr. Lara

Hello, future scientists! Welcome back to another enlightening session of "3-D Questions from STEAMspirations." I'm Mr. Lara, here to guide you through the fascinating principles of light and refraction. Today, we’re exploring how light behaves when it travels through different mediums.
In today’s experiment, we'll examine a scenario where a person observes a fish in a lake. The diagram will help us understand how light bends and changes direction as it moves between water and air, causing the fish to appear in a different position than it actually is.
Get ready to dive into this hands-on activity and discover real-world applications, such as the development of lenses for glasses and cameras, or understanding why objects underwater seem closer than they are. Join us to enhance your scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills!
Don’t forget to jot down your observations in your Lvl Up Workbook and keep learning with us!
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