Introduces the basic scientific principles of light using simple examples. Shows the penetration of light through transparent and opaque materials, how light enters the eye, how mirrors reflect light, how lenses bend light rays and how light rays produce color. Suitable for middle and upper primary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507727
Language
English
Subject categories
Crafts & Visual Arts → Color - Physiological aspects
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Science - Study and teaching (Primary)
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Color - Physiological aspects
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Light
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Optics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Reflection (Optics)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Science - Study and teaching (Primary)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)