MinutePhysics
Why Do Mirrors Flip Left & Right (but not up & down)?
This video is about why words flip left & right (aka horizontally) in a mirror but not up & down (aka vertically). The answer has to do with specular reflection, mirrors being like windows into another world (alternate universes, just...
Bozeman Science
Ray Diagrams - Mirrors
In this video Paul Andersen explains how ray diagrams can be used to determine the size and location of a reflected image. Ray diagrams for plane, concave, and convex mirrors are included.
SciShow
Why You See Monsters in the Mirror
Staring into the mirror in a dark room can play some nasty tricks on your brain. Like many illusions, this can tell us about how your brain processes images.
Crash Course
Telescopes
Today Phil explains how telescopes work and offers up some astronomical shopping advice.
Curated Video
Challenge: The Best Method to Escape a Maze
The Testers tackle the challenge of finding the best method to escape a maze. From a house of mirrors to a custom-built maze, they experiment with various strategies and mathematical techniques to find the quickest way out. Serial...
Curated Video
Concave
Curving inwards, like the inside of a bowl. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract concepts and...
Curated Video
Moon Measuring
The ingenious system to measure the distance to the Moon involving Apollo astronauts, lasers and a unique mirror system planted on the lunar surface. Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. In 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts left an...
Curated Video
How Are Mirrors Made?
The process of manufacturing lumps of glass into sophisticated mirror systems in the world's largest telescopes. Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Mirrors are made from glass, which is melted and spread over a base. Telescopes use...
Curated Video
Telescope
An optical device that uses lenses or mirrors to magnify and observe distant objects. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
Curated Video
Focus
In optics, the point at which rays of light converge after refraction or reflection, and so the point at which a sharp image will be produced. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
Curated Video
Reflection – Clip
When we landed on the Moon in 1969 we left behind some mirrors ... discover why. Physical processes - Light - Reflection Learning Points Shiny, smooth surfaces bounce light back and are good reflectors. A Twig Tidbit Film - Clip. A short...
Curated Video
What is a reflection?
Understand that reflection is light bouncing off a surface. Physical processes - Light - Reflection Learning Points Reflection occurs when light bounces off objects. Smooth surfaces reflect light in one direction. Rough surfaces are not...
Curated Video
History of the lighthouse
Explore the history of lighthouses. Physical processes -Light - Light sources Learning Points Reflectors can be used to concentrate the brightness of light sources. Lenses refract, or bend light and concentrate it into a beam. A Twig...
Great Big Story
Infinite mirrors library, a literary oasis in Yangzhou, China
Step into a world where books multiply infinitely, thanks to the creative use of mirrors in Yangzhou's unique library and bookstore.
Curated Video
William and Caroline Herschel For Kids | Bedtime History
Embark on a captivating journey through the lives and achievements of William and Caroline Herschel, two extraordinary pioneers of astronomy! This riveting video delves into their groundbreaking discoveries, from William's revolutionary...
Curated Video
Reflection and Refraction of Light: Law Of Reflection
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Identify the concept and laws of light reflection.13536
Curated Video
Mirrors: Reflection off of a Concave Mirror
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Recognize the properties of image formed by concave mirror.
Curated Video
CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Monitor Technologies
There's more than one way to make a monitor, but they all share one very important common feature: the pixel. Once we understand that all monitors have pixels, it's easier to understand the different technologies you might find in a...
PBS
How Bloody Mary Turns Fear Into Fun
By some accounts, she’s hideously mutilated but in others she is beautiful but bloody—more commonly though—every aspect of her appearance is vague. There’s even versions where she was a witch burned at the stake in Salem. In some...
Great Big Story
Infinite Mirrors Library, A literary oasis in Yangzhou, China
Step into a world where books multiply infinitely, thanks to the creative use of mirrors in Yangzhou's unique library and bookstore.
Curated Video
Exploring the Future of TV Screen Technology: Mirror Screens and Beyond
This video explores the evolution of TV screen technology, highlighting the emergence of mirror screens that double as decorative mirrors when switched off. It discusses the technical aspects of these mirror screens, their potential...
Curated Video
DIY STEM Project For Kids: How To Make A Kaleidoscope
Calling all young scientists and creators! 👩🔬 Have you ever looked through a kaleidoscope and wondered how those cool patterns are created? Have you ever wanted to make your own kaleidoscope? McCall has you covered! In this video,...
The Kiboomers
Join The Kiboomers on Going on a Zombie Hunt - Songs for Kids
Looking for a fun and spooky halloween activity? Check out our Going on a Zombie Hunt song for kids! In this activity, we'll go on a search for zombies all while having lots of fun! This zombie hunt song is perfect for kids of all ages,...
Zach Star
Could you avoid being hit by a laser if you were in a room of mirrors?
Could you avoid being hit by a laser if you were in a room of mirrors?