1. LESSON 1: LIGHT AND COLOR 1.) WHAT DETERMINES COLOR?
UNIT: SOUND AND LIGHT
LESSON 1: LIGHT AND COLOR
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
1.) WHAT DETERMINES COLOR?
2.) HOW DO COLORS COMBINE?

2. 1.) Transparent- light passes through Ex: water, glass
The three classifications of materials based on light are:
1.) Transparent- light passes through
Ex: water, glass

3. 2.)Translucent- light is scattered
Ex: wax paper
3.) Opaque- light is reflected or absorbed
Ex: snow, metal

4. How do colors combine?
Three colors that can combine to make any other are called primary colors.
Two primary colors combine in equal amounts to produce a secondary color.

5. Mixing Light
Any two colors that combine and form white light are called complementary colors.