Refraction – Lab Station Activity

Refraction – Lab Station Activity is a physics teaching resource for educators to engage students in hands-on learning. Through nine interactive stations, students explore key concepts like apparent depth, index of refraction, and more. Activities range from creative drawing prompts and videos to answering knowledge checks and writing explanations. This self-directed 30-45 minute lab gives students exposure to real-world examples while providing built-in support materials like reading passages, answer keys, word games, and recording sheets to keep students focused. Teachers can implement whole-class, but sessions also work for small groups or independent practice. This multifaceted refraction lab is one module in a physics series exploring concepts like motion, energy, light, sound, and flight through inquiry-based activities customizable for grades 7-10.