Objects are either; transparent, translucent, or opaque
depending on the amount of light that is able to pass
through them. Objects that are transparent look clear,
like eye glasses or water. Light passes through
transparent objects, so you can see through them. Some
objects are translucent meaning they only let some light
through. For example, most paper is translucent. Let’s try
it out. Hold your paper up towards a light source. You will
see that the paper allows some light to pass through.
Some objects are opaque. This means that no light is able
to pass through them. For example, you are opaque. Like
you did with the paper, hold your hand up to a light
source. Does the light shine through your hand? Unless
you’re a ghost, the answer is no!
Can you draw something that is transparent, translucent, and
something that is opaque? Try not to use examples mentioned in the
article, come up with new ideas.
Transparent
Translucent
Opaque
