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Visible Light | UNC-TV Science Instructional VideoVisible Light | UNC-TV Science Instructional Video
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6th - 12th
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Visible Light | UNC-TV Science

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Shine a little light on the topic of visible light with a quick video lesson. The lesson highlights the basics of visible light including wavelength and electromagnetic energy. Learners discover how humans' eyes process the electromagnetic energy to display the colors people see.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

visible light, electromagnetic spectrum, wavelength, electromagnetic energy

Instructional Ideas

  • Post to a class website for absent pupils or for review
  • Incorporate during a unit on light waves

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects a basic understanding of how light travels

Pros

  • Uses images and diagrams to help explain the concepts
  • Provides links to easily share the resource

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.6.7 SL.6.2 RI.7.7 SL.7.2 RI.8.7 SL.8.2 RI.9-10.7 SL.9-10.2 RI.11-12.7 SL.11-12.2

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