Investigating mirrors and reflection
An investigation into mirrors and images, with a surprise twist.
In this activity, students will conduct an investigation into how (and where) an image forms in a plane mirror.
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
explain how and and where an image is formed in a plane mirror
describe how light travels from an object, bounces off of a mirror and is observed as an image
describe the difference between an object and an image.
Equipment for investigating mirrors and reflection
This is the equipment needed for the investigating mirrors and reflection investigation.
Download the Word file (see link below) for:
background information for teachers
investigation instructions
extension ideas.
Activity idea
Continue your investigations on reflection with the Reflections in a full-length mirror activity.
