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If your electromagnetic spectrum lesson plan has you feeling a little blue, here's a resource that will have you tickled pink! A video from a vast physics playlist describes color from its humble beginnings as a wavelength to its perception within your brain.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Dig deeper into color vision using a vibrant interactive
- Have pupils read about the types of color blindness in an article as a part of an inherited traits lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Display the electromagnetic spectrum and the wavelengths of visible light for learners to refer to during the video
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Simple explanations make the video very student-friendly
- Animated rods and cones help viewers comprehend how the eye senses color and transmits it to the brain
Cons
- None