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STEMbite: Mirrors and Reflection Instructional VideoSTEMbite: Mirrors and Reflection Instructional Video
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STEMbite: Mirrors and Reflection

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Reflect on reflections by viewing this video. Looking in his bathroom mirror, the videographer explains that anything smooth can act as a mirror. He also introduces a curved mirror and demonstrates how the image differs depending on your distance from it. He does not, however, explain focal point or focal length. It would be more beneficial to your class for you to explain the concepts and then give groups mirrors to experiment with. 

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light, mirrors

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mirror, reflection, light, science

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