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Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Mirrors in Imaging

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion from Georgia State University of different types of mirrors and the images which they create. Discusses different instruments which use mirrors to produce images.
Article
Other

Guidance/the Alphabet of Art/value

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative site that explains Value as an element of art using examples of Rembrandt's work. This is a good juxtaposition between the works "Night Watch," and "The Anatomy Lesson," by Rembrandt.
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Oklahoma Mesonet

Oklahoma Climatological Survey: Overview of Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details what radiation is, the physics of radiation, and radiative transfer as it occurs in nature. Content explores the electromagnetic spectrum, electromagnetic waves, properties of radiation, and solar radiation.
Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Water Sphere Lens

For Students 9th - 10th
Demonstrate for students how a round bowl of water can act as both a magnifier and a lens.
Article
Other

United States Master Swimming: Fiber Aquatics

For Students 9th - 10th
The principle of total internal reflection is discussed in this article. The appearance of objects from inside the water of a swimming pool is compared to the path of light in a fiber optic cable.
Activity
Optical Society

Optical Society of America: Optics for Kids: Mirrors and Images

For Students 3rd - 5th
An experiment to investigate how many images appear as the angle between two hinged mirrors is increased. Accompanied by an explanation of what is happening, questions for students to consider, and a link to an article about reflection.
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York University

The Joy of Visual Perception: Physics of Visual Stimulus

For Students 9th - 10th
From an online "book," this particular page describes physics principles related to vision and sight. Keywords are linked to other pages with further information. The role of sunglasses in blocking glare is discussed and explained. A...
Activity
Bill Nye

Bill Nye: Mirror, Mirror

For Students 9th - 10th
In this tutorial, Bill Nye uses a mirror to help the learner understand how our brain processes images.
Activity
Bill Nye

Bill Nye: Pond, James Pond

For Students 1st - 5th
Try this at-home science experiment to learn how to see through the mirror made by a pond's surface.
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Synopsys

Synopsys: A Gentle Intro to Optical Design: Why Is the Sky Blue?

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Rayleigh scattering in plain language and attributes the blueness of the skies to this phenomenon. Discussion of scattering is just one topic of many on this lengthy page of optical topics.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Augustin Fresnel

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biographical sketch on the life and work of Augustin Fresnel (1788-1827). Comments on a few of his scientific accomplishments.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Materials Properties Make a Difference

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the materials properties-such as acoustical absorptivity, light reflectivity, thermal conductivity, hardness, and water resistancea-of various materials. They use sound, light and temperature sensors to collect data...
Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Energy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Through nine lessons, students are introduced to a range of energy types--electrical, light, sound and thermal-as well as the renewable energy sources of wind, hydro (water) and solar power. Subjects range from understanding that the...
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Bouncing Sunlight

For Teachers 3rd
The light we see from the moon at night is light that the moon reflects from the sun.
Primary
National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Detroit News Newsreels

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Using Laser Pointer to Measure Data Track Spacing on C Ds, Dv Ds

For Students 9th - 10th
You've probably noticed the colorful patterns "reflecting" from the shiny surface of a CD disk. What you are seeing is actually diffraction of white light, and the rainbows of color are diffraction patterns. In this project you'll learn...
Lesson Plan
Albright-Knox Art Gallery

Albright Knox Art Gallery: Having Fun With Landscape Photography

For Teachers K - 1st
Students will learn about horizon lines in traditional landscapes and portraits, shadows and reflected light, and John Pfahl's Altered Landscapes. They will also create their own altered landscape photographs and portraits and write...
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Bill Nye: Baseball Moon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Bill Nye explains the phases of the moon with an experiment using a baseball, a lamp on a table, a dark room, and a stool or chair that swivels. As the person moves around, the changes in reflected light show the phases of the moon. The...
PPT
British Library

British Library: Teaching Resources: The Tempest: Slideshow Who Is Savage & Who Is Civilised?

For Students 9th - 10th
These activities encourage students to explore the 'brave new world' of The Tempest in light of thought-provoking texts on early modern colonization. A link to a slideshow featuring images of Native Americans and Europeans which...
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Curated OER

Ntnu Virtual Physics Lab: Billiards and Physics

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive Java applet game in which the reflection of light is compared to the path of a billiard ball. Users view images of a target ball and try to direct a cue ball in such a manner as to hit it.
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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Ruby

For Students 9th - 10th
An attractive photo of an expertly cut ruby. This is an expensive kind of rock that is not commonly found. Set against a white background this ruby stands out, shining brightly as it reflects the light in a number of directions.
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Curated OER

Soap Bubbles: Create Geometric Art With Soap Films

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this lesson plan students will learn about reflection of light using soap bubbles.
Website
Florida State University

Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Basic Concepts in Optical Microscopy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the microscope in great detail. Content includes a focus on the microscope's basic functions (including a general diagram), the history of the microscope, each feature of the microscope, differing objectives,...
Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc Skillswise: Listening for Specific Information

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial presents a video, factsheets, and worksheets for learning how to listen for and understand information. It looks at how to handle different situations, e.g., arranging a delivery, asking questions about a product before...

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