Materials

​ A transparent material allows light to pass through it.

​ Light is not absorbed or reflected.

​ Objects can be seen clearly when viewed through transparent materials.

​ What objects are transparent in this room?

​Translucent materials scatter or absorb some of the light and allows some to pass through.

​Objects appear as blurry shapes when seen through a translucent material.

​What are some examples of translucent materials?

​Opaque materials allow no light to pass through.

​Light is either reflected or absorbed by these materials.

​What are some examples of opaque objects?