Instructional Video0:34
Curated Video

White light – What happens next?

K - 5th
Light is shone through a glass prism ... what happens next? Physical processes -Light - White light Learning Points White light can be split into the spectrum of colours by a prism. A Twig Tidbit Film - What happens next? A short section...
Instructional Video0:34
Curated Video

White light – Big reveal

K - 5th
What is it? ... It's a prism refracting light! Physical processes - Light - White light A Twig Tidbit Film - Big Reveal. The image zooms out from an extreme close-up to full frame. The children have to guess what the image is.
Instructional Video2:58
Curated Video

History of the lighthouse

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video3:24
Curated Video

Isaac Newton

K - 5th
Find out how Sir Isaac Newton devised his laws of motion and explained how the universe works. Physical processes - Force and motion - Action and reaction Learning Points Sir Isaac Newton devised laws that explain how the Universe works....
Instructional Video1:48
Curated Video

Reflection and Refraction of Light: Law Of Reflection

K - 8th
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Identify the concept and laws of light reflection.13536
Instructional Video2:30
Curated Video

Reflection and Refraction of Light

K - 8th
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Summarize the main points related to the reflection and refraction of light.86740
Instructional Video1:18
Curated Video

Reflection and Refraction of Light: Refracted Light

K - 8th
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Recognize the concept of light refraction.86732
Instructional Video2:19
Curated Video

Sound and Light: Reflection and Refraction of Light

K - 8th
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Demonstrate light refraction and some related concepts.86717
Instructional Video2:51
Science ABC

Why Do Stars Seem To Have 5 Points (Corners)?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
When light emitted from a distant object reaches another object or opening, its waves are bounced or bent slightly around the object and interfere with each other to produce various patterns on whatever they ultimately fall on. For...
Instructional Video2:09
Science Buddies

What Sugar And Tea Does a Kombucha Biofilm Prefer?

K - 5th
See how changing the tea or sugar used by a SCOBY biofilm impacts fermentation by measuring the biochemistry of the kombucha solution over time.
Instructional Video0:50
Curated Video

I WONDER - What Is Refraction?

Pre-K - 5th
Step into 'What Is Refraction?' to see how light bends and twists as it travels through different materials! A quick, dazzling dive into physics, perfect for young explorers of science.
Instructional Video0:49
Curated Video

I WONDER - How Does Refraction Cause Rainbows?

Pre-K - 5th
Jump into 'How Does Refraction Cause Rainbows?' to find out how light bending through raindrops creates colorful arcs in the sky! A quick, vibrant journey into the science of rainbows, just right for young explorers.
Instructional Video0:51
Curated Video

I WONDER - How Does Refraction Cause Optical Illusions?

Pre-K - 5th
Step into 'How Does Refraction Cause Optical Illusions?' to discover the magic behind light bending in mysterious ways! It's a quick, fascinating look at visual tricks, perfect for curious young minds.
Instructional Video0:55
Curated Video

I WONDER - How Can We Use Refraction In Everyday Life?

Pre-K - 5th
Zoom into 'How Can We Use Refraction In Everyday Life?' to uncover the cool tricks light plays when it passes through different things! A quick, fun exploration of everyday magic, perfect for curious kids.
Instructional Video1:00
Curated Video

I WONDER - Can Light Waves Travel At Different Speeds?

Pre-K - 5th
Discover 'Can Light Waves Travel At Different Speeds?' to learn how light speeds up and slows down! A bright, quick look for young scientists.
Instructional Video12:33
Curated Video

Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist - Refractive Material with PBR Transparency

Higher Ed
The lesson will teach us how to make use of transparency to give volume to our gems. You will learn how to set a PBR transparent material with refractive values to highlight the shape of an asset.
Instructional Video4:56
Curated Video

Magic Mirror on the Wall

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester explains how light reflects and refracts.
Instructional Video3:07
Curated Video

Why Do You See Colorful Rainbow Patches On A Wet Road?

Pre-K - Higher Ed
The appearance of patches of different colors on roads on a rainy day is due to a combination of oil, water, and light rays. When it rains, the oil on the road comes in contact with water, and the light rays bounce off the surface of the...
Instructional Video4:20
Curated Video

GCSE Physics - Seismic Waves #75

9th - Higher Ed
This video covers: - The two types of seismic (earthquake) waves: S waves and P waves - How we can detect seismic waves with seismometers - How waves are refracted as they pass through the earth - How scientists used this information to...
Instructional Video4:53
Curated Video

GCSE Physics - Refraction of waves #63

9th - Higher Ed
In this video we cover the following: - What 'refraction' means - When refraction occurs - How to draw ray diagrams for the refraction of light - The idea that during refraction, the wavelength of a wave stays constant, and it is the...
Instructional Video5:03
Curated Video

GCSE Physics - Ultrasound #74

9th - Higher Ed
This video covers: - The idea that ultrasound is just sound with a frequency over 20,000 Hz - How we can generate ultrasound - How we use ultrasound to view foetuses in prenatal scanning - How we use ultrasound to check the quality of...
Instructional Video6:22
Curated Video

GCSE Biology - How the Eye Works (Part 2) - Accommodation #32

9th - Higher Ed
This video covers: - How the eye focusses light onto the retina, which is known as accommodation - How the ciliary muscles and suspensory ligaments work Exam board specific info: AQA - Separate science only IGCSE Edexcel - Separate...
Instructional Video3:15
Curated Video

Shades of Perception - The Effect of Coloured Filters on What We See

K - Higher Ed
In this fun animation, you will learn how light behaves when it passes through a coloured filter. The video uses different coloured sunglasses to explain that coloured filters allow only certain colours of light to transmit through them....
Instructional Video2:07
Curated Video

The Science of Seeing - Part 2

K - Higher Ed
Part 2 of a 2-part series, students will continue to learn that light reflecting from objects and entering the eye allows objects to be seen. This animated sequel expands on the original experiment set out in Part 1. Students will make a...