Introduction to Fiber Optics

These lessons introduce students to fiber optics and its uses in our modern world. 

Lessons include:

Light Communications              Benefits of Fiber Optics          Fiber Optic Cables             

Applications of Fiber Optics        Fascinating Fiber Optic Facts

Lessons describe what light is and how it has been used for communication.  After a brief history of light communication, students learn how fiber optic cables and their component parts are manufactured.  Students also learn about the wide variety of uses for fiber optics from the telecommunications industry to medical and military applications.

In miniature the first ten pages of the lesson are shown below:

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Below is a sample view of the crossword puzzle.

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