Instructional Video6:27
Curated Video

The Structure and Function of the Eye: A Comprehensive Overview

Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed explanation of the structure and function of the eye, including the role of sensory receptor cells and the various parts of the eye such as the sclera, cornea, pupil, iris, lens, ciliary muscles, suspensory...
Instructional Video3:15
Curated Video

The Fascinating World of Optical Camouflage and Invisibility Cloaks

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video explores the concept of optical camouflage and the use of retroreflective materials to create the illusion of invisibility. It showcases the works of artist Desiree Palmen and the invention of the Invisible Cloak illusion by...
Instructional Video4:56
Curated Video

Reflection and Ray Diagrams

9th - Higher Ed
This is a lecture video that explains how ray diagrams can be used to describe the reflection of a wave from a surface. The video begins by demonstrating how to draw an incident ray and a normal on a surface, and how to use the law of...
Instructional Video10:47
Let's Tute

Understanding Concave and Convex Lenses through Simulation

9th - Higher Ed
This video explains the concepts of myopia and hyperopia and how they can be corrected using concave and convex lenses. It also provides a simulation tool to help students understand the focal length, position, nature, and size of images...
Instructional Video10:17
Curated Video

Reflection and Refraction Experiments

9th - Higher Ed
This is a lecture presentation on the topic of reflection and refraction experiments. The presenter explains the key terms involved in the experiment and demonstrates how the changing angle of incidence affects the angles of reflection...
Instructional Video8:08
Curated Video

Understanding Concave Lenses: Formation and Types of Images

9th - Higher Ed
This video is an educational lecture that explains the properties of concave lenses, how they form images, and the type of images they create. The video describes the definition of a lens and how it refracts light as it crosses the...
Instructional Video5:11
Physics Girl

Riddle: How does your reflection flip when you bend a spoon inward?

9th - 12th
Physics Girl riddle: what happens to your image if you bend a spoon from concave to convex?
Instructional Video1:52
Curated Video

Images Plane Mirror

K - 8th
This video focuses on where and why plane mirrors are used and image formation. Students will come to understand that plane mirrors form virtual images, and that that image is the same size as the object it reflects and is as far behind...
Instructional Video2:59
Ancient Lights Media

Refraction in the Atmosphere

6th - 8th
Refraction Set: 2. This clip explains the atmospheric refraction that includes mirages, rainbows and sunsets.
Instructional Video3:28
Mazz Media

Images Concave Mirrors

6th - 8th
In this video the focus is on where and why concave mirrors are used, as well as the image formation and types of images. Students will learn that concave mirrors are used in many ways to magnify objects, create real and virtual images...
Instructional Video16:02
Mazz Media

Light

6th - 8th
Using real world demonstrations and colorful graphics, Real World Science: Light teaches students the different properties of light, pertinent definitions and how light travels. Students will learn how different mediums can affect light,...
Instructional Video7:58
Let's Tute

Light Reflection in a Plane Mirror

9th - Higher Ed
This video explains the science behind reflection in plane mirrors, including the formation of virtual and real images, lateral inversion, and the properties of upright and erect images. It also includes an activity to identify letters...
Instructional Video5:30
Curated OER

Physics Lab Demo : Optics Light Box

9th - 12th
Use a light box to experiment with light rays. The teacher uses prisms, convex, and concave lenses to refract light rays. Get your physics class excited about reflection and refraction by showing this video before you have them...
Instructional Video5:23
SciShow

3 Unsolved Moon Mysteries

9th - Higher Ed Standards
What do people really know about the moon? Learn about three unsolved moon mysteries: the moon's past magnetic field, lunar sunrises, and what's really inside the moon's craters. An engaging video from the SciShow Space series connects...
Instructional Video3:20
Teacher's Pet

Photosynthesis Steps and Pathways

6th - 12th Standards
When studying photosynthesis, most pupils think of trees and flowers but forget about cacti. The video explains the process of photosynthesis both within a cell and the variations due to the type of plant and climate. It includes a short...
Instructional Video4:39
TED-Ed

Which Sunscreen Should You Choose?

7th - 12th
What are the benefits of choosing a sunscreen with SPF 30 over one with SPF 50? Why is spray application not as effective as rubbing in lotion-type sunscreen? How does sunscreen affect the environment? An informative video on...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Waves and Optics: Virtual Image

9th - 10th
Video lectures discusses virtual image and light rays. [7:52]
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Out of Focus Objects

9th - 10th
In this video [2:11] we'll explore what happens when an object is out of focus from a geometric perspective.