Transparent

If an object is transparent, it means light completely passes through it and

you can see clearly through it.
 Translucent
If an object is translucent, it means that some light passes through it but
the light is scattered so you can’t see clearly through it.
 Opaque
If an object is opaque, it means no light can pass through it. It blocks
the light.
 What Do You Think?
Look at these objects and decide if you think they are translucent,
transparent or opaque.
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
1. A window
Which one is a window?

Transparent

Translucent

Opaque
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
1. A window

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
2. Sunglasses

Which one is the glasses?

Transparent Translucent Opaque

Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
2. Sunglasses

Translucent
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
3. A book
Which one is the book?.

Transparent

Translucent

Opaque
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
3. A book

Opaque
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
4. Ice cubes

Which one is the ice cubes?

Transparent Translucent Opaque

Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
4. Ice cubes

Translucent
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
5. A glass jar
Which one is the glass jar?

Transparent

Translucent

Opaque
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
5. A glass jar

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
6. A coat
Which one is the coat?

Transparent

Translucent

Opaque
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
6. A coat

Opaque
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
7. A lamp shade
Which one is the lamp shade?

Transparent

Translucent

Opaque
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
7. A lamp shade

Translucent
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
8. An apple
Which one is the apple?

Transparent

Translucent

Opaque
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
8. An apple

Opaque
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
9. A bottle of water
Which one is the bottle?

Transparent

Translucent

Opaque
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
9. A bottle of water

Transparent
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
10. A table

Which one is the table?

Transparent Translucent Opaque

Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
10. A table

Opaque
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
11. A stained glass window
Which one is the stained glass
window?

Transparent

Translucent

Opaque
Transparent, Translucent or Opaque?
11. A stained glass window

Translucent
 Home Task

Can you find objects around the house and sort them into the different
categories – Transparent, Translucent, Opaque.

You could:
*Create a table to record your results
*Design an information poster
*Create a PowerPoint Presentation like this one.