Can you use the law of reflection to guide a beam of light around a corner?

   Students in Teacher Chris’s M2 Science class explored the law of reflection through an exciting problem-solving challenge called “Mission Impossible: The Laser Heist.” Working in teams, students were given the mission of directing a beam of light towards a target sensor using up to three mirrors, without moving the light source or the sensor. Before testing their designs, students sketched their planned mirror positions and drew the light path, identifying the angles of incidence and reflection. They then tested their designs, recorded whether the beam reached the target, and adjusted their mirror arrangements to improve their results. Through this interactive challenge, students learned that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection while developing their practical skills in applying scientific principles, teamwork, and problem-solving.