Grade 8 Elite STEM Module 2 Project

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Teacher name: Ms. Reena Nasri Fahmi Abuqutheileh

School: Al Husoon - AlAin

 If completing on paper, write in dark blue or black pen.

 If completing online, use font Arial 12 in blue.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part
question.

Total Score

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Score

Total 100

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 Optical Illusions
A famous illusionist has hired you to design a new type of optical illusion for a show. How will
you do it?
To make an optical illusion, you have to use light to make
people see an image that is not really there. Here is your
challenge:
• You may use only common materials and devices
approved by your teacher.
• You must use at least two different interactions of light.
• The image you create must be different from the object(s)
in at least two ways (for example,
size, orientation, color, or position).
You will then need to develop and use a model to describe how the illusion works as a result of
light wave interactions with various materials.

1. Examine the following list of materials that might be used in your optical illusion. To
help determine their properties and their possible use in your illusion, classify the
materials in the first column based on how they interact with light. The First material
is solved. (20 Points)

Material Interaction with Light

beaker transparent
color filters Click or tap here to enter text.

prisms Click or tap here to enter text.

test tubes Click or tap here to enter text.

water Click or tap here to enter text.

vegetable oil Click or tap here to enter text.

various lenses Click or tap here to enter text.

various mirrors Click or tap here to enter text.

cardboard box Click or tap here to enter text.

plastic box Click or tap here to enter text.

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2. Make a graphic organizer with Reflection in the center. Around it, show different
ideas of how to make this concept the center of an optical illusion. (15 Points)

3. Make a graphic organizer with Refraction in the center. Around it, show different
ideas of how to make this concept the center of an optical illusion. (15 Points)

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4. Based on what you studied in light module, how could you create a colourful rainbow
effect? Explain the effect using the wave model of light. (25 Points)
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5. Could an astronaut perform this in space? Use your answer in question 4 to help
explain your reasoning. (25 Points)
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