Additional Learning Tools and Resources
Watching a presentation is a passive activity. Getting information is important ... but its not the destination or end point. Now that you've watched the video, its time to do something with the information you've heard. It's time to act on it. The resources below provide an opportunity to do this. We encourage learners to solidify their learning through the use of one or more of the following resources.
Physics Interactive, Refraction and Lenses Chapter, Refraction Simulation
Sometimes you learn best by playing. And our simulations allow you to do just that. Our Refraction simulation allows you to explore the variables that impact the amount of light energy that reflects and the amount that refracts. Explore TIR using our simulation and then follow it up with
a Concept Checker on the same topic.
Concept Builders, Reflection and Refraction Chapter: Total Internatl Reflection
Concept Builders will help do what it's name boasts of - build a concept. This Concept Builder will test your understanding of the requirements for total internal reflection. Do it now or do it after you've watched this video and the next one on the Critical Angle.
Minds On Physics, Refraction and Lenses Module, Mission RL5
Student persistence with Minds On Physics combined with reflective thinking (no pun intended) and the use of our Help function will put any student at the top of the class. This mission pertains to total internal reflection.
The Physics Classroom Tutorial, Refraction and the Ray Model of Light, Lesson 3, Boundary Behavior
Our written tutorial pages form the basis of most videos. So when you need a quick reference, the Tutorial page is a great place to start. This page provides coverage of the first few slides of the video.
The Physics Classroom Tutorial, Refraction and the Ray Model of Light, Lesson 3, Total Internal Reflection
Our written tutorial pages form the basis of most videos. So when you need a quick reference, the Tutorial page is a great place to start. This page provides coverage of the last 3-4 slides of the video.