Light Teacher Resources

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...

Data can travel on light waves ... who knew!?! Pupils explore the idea of using light waves to transmit data through space. They then build their own boards that detect a specific wavelength of light.

A LED light, a camera, and a battery can provide the means to sending hidden messages. This is a demonstration that is bound to captivate your class. You can have learners get into groups after they have watched the video to explain the...

Experiment with light and shadow with a photography lesson. Learners first view several artistic photographs. They then play with different levels of light and various objects, eventually putting together compositions and taking pictures...

Need a bright idea for an engaging lab? Watch your class light up as they explore the difference in efficiency between incandescent and LED bulbs! The resource makes use of simple materials and encourages learners to infer what's...

Finally, an electromagnetic spectrum lab that will get glowing reviews from your class! Explore the nature of light using red and blue LED sources and fantastic phosphorescent paper. Young scientists compare the effects of blue light...

It's time to see the light! Scholars perform three different experiments with light to reveal properties using a great remote learning resource. The pupils see how light reflects from a surface and refracts through different materials....

Light can be broken down into particles similar to atoms! The instructor in the video uses a thought experiment to describe the process of breaking down light into particles and introduces the energy of a photon formula. He then uses a...

How can light be both a wave and particle? A video explains the co-existing wave and particle nature of light. Using formulas discussed in previous lessons in the series, the instructor develops the formula that shows the...

Explore the changes in sleep patterns over time. Pupils learn how the changes in lighting have triggered adaptations in sleep patterns. Modern lighting mimics the light waves of the sun, which suppresses melatonin production and makes...

Is it possible to travel faster than the speed of light? In a word, no—not so far, at least! Explore the possibilities with a video from Veritasium. The narrator responds to viewer-submitted ideas for creating devices or conditions that...

Is it physically possible to travel at the speed of light? A video in the Veritasium playlist discusses Einstein's Theory of Relativity. The narrator then challenges learners to consider the classic thought experiment: If you travel at...

In the arctic circle, some hotels offer aurora borealis wake-up calls so visitors don't miss the northern lights. A Veritasium video explains what causes the northern lights. It also presents many misconceptions people still believe...

Looking for instruction that seems more like wizardry? Look no further! Show your scholars some pretty amazing light experiments using a video from a comprehensive science playlist. The narrator performs and explains three simple yet...

Eighth graders study how light emits energy. In this energy savings instructional activity, 8th graders conduct two experiments to find ways to save energy. In one experiment students measure the light in each classroom and make...

A prism breaks light into its seven colors to show the visible spectrum. Colored circles of light are combined to show that the primary colors can be incorporated to create every color imaginable! It seems to end abruptly with a...

Infrared light is described as a light frequency we are unable to see. This clip shows how infrared works to send an "invisible" signal to turn on the TV. This clip doesn't explain why we can't see infrared but it does raise some...

We really only see objects that emit light, either on their own or by reflecting light from another source. Past misconceptions of light are illustrated, and current understandings of light illuminated. This could be used as an...

Four modules are a part of this stellar lesson plan. Space scientists view the electromagnetic spectrum, they generate waves on a computer screen in order to measure frequency and wavelength, discover how light is related to temperature,...

Light is such a fascinating subject. This lesson does a great job of illuminating the mysteries of light for your young scientists. A series of demonstrations which are explained in the plan should help your charges to understand how...

How do painters use and manipulate light in their artwork to give emphasis and establish mood and emotion? Pupils will analyze a few examples of landscape and portrait painting in order to explore the how light is used in art,...

Why is light like the Navy? Because they both travel at c. The video explains what light is and what makes visible light different from the rest of the light spectrum. Scholars finish the video enLIGHTened about the concept.

Students experiment with materials that allow light to pass through.  In this physical science lesson plan, students investigate the way light is absorbed by many different glass objects and household items.  Students write...

Four-point lighting is an important aspect for photography and videography. Check out this video for a wonderful description and various tips to create your own four-point lit stage.