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Telescopes
Telescopes have enabled us to truly see the wonders of the Universe. Who invented them and how have they developed throughout history? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. The first optical telescopes were made around 1608. Early...
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What is a Rainbow? - Light Refraction
What is refraction and how does it produces the colours and shape of a rainbow? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Rainbows are beautiful tricks of the light. Rainbows are caused when light is reflected and refracted by water....
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Colour
The world appears to be a colourful place, but what are colours? What properties of light determine what colour we see? Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Colour is how our brains perceive different wavelengths of light. Newton...
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Manipulating Light
When light hits something, a number of things can happen: it can be reflected, refracted, diffracted or absorbed. But what does this mean? Physics - Waves - Learning Points. Manipulation of light is vital to our survival. Light waves...
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Splitting Light
We use a prism to split white light into its constituent colours. Light is passed through a slit in a screen before it hits the prism. The prism refracts the light and we can see the different colours. A second slit can be used to see...
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Focus
In optics, the point at which rays of light converge after refraction or reflection, and so the point at which a sharp image will be produced. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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White light – What happens next?
Light is shone through a glass prism ... what happens next? Physical processes -Light - White light Learning Points White light can be split into the spectrum of colours by a prism. A Twig Tidbit Film - What happens next? A short section...
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White light – Big reveal
What is it? ... It's a prism refracting light! Physical processes - Light - White light A Twig Tidbit Film - Big Reveal. The image zooms out from an extreme close-up to full frame. The children have to guess what the image is.
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What is a Rainbow? - Rainbow Formation
Understand how rainbows are formed. Physical processes - Light - White light Learning Points Rainbows are arcs of sunlight split into different colours. Rainbows are formed when water refracts and reflects white light. A Twig Curriculum...
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History of the lighthouse
Explore the history of lighthouses. Physical processes -Light - Light sources Learning Points Reflectors can be used to concentrate the brightness of light sources. Lenses refract, or bend light and concentrate it into a beam. A Twig...
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Isaac Newton
Find out how Sir Isaac Newton devised his laws of motion and explained how the universe works. Physical processes - Force and motion - Action and reaction Learning Points Sir Isaac Newton devised laws that explain how the Universe works....
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Reflection and Refraction of Light: Law Of Reflection
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Identify the concept and laws of light reflection.13536
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Reflection and Refraction of Light
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Summarize the main points related to the reflection and refraction of light.86740
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Reflection and Refraction of Light: Refracted Light
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Recognize the concept of light refraction.86732
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Sound and Light: Reflection and Refraction of Light
By the end of this learning object, the student will be able to: Demonstrate light refraction and some related concepts.86717
Science ABC
Why Do Stars Seem To Have 5 Points (Corners)?
When light emitted from a distant object reaches another object or opening, its waves are bounced or bent slightly around the object and interfere with each other to produce various patterns on whatever they ultimately fall on. For...
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What Sugar And Tea Does a Kombucha Biofilm Prefer?
See how changing the tea or sugar used by a SCOBY biofilm impacts fermentation by measuring the biochemistry of the kombucha solution over time.
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I WONDER - What Is Refraction?
Step into 'What Is Refraction?' to see how light bends and twists as it travels through different materials! A quick, dazzling dive into physics, perfect for young explorers of science.
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I WONDER - How Does Refraction Cause Rainbows?
Jump into 'How Does Refraction Cause Rainbows?' to find out how light bending through raindrops creates colorful arcs in the sky! A quick, vibrant journey into the science of rainbows, just right for young explorers.
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I WONDER - How Does Refraction Cause Optical Illusions?
Step into 'How Does Refraction Cause Optical Illusions?' to discover the magic behind light bending in mysterious ways! It's a quick, fascinating look at visual tricks, perfect for curious young minds.
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I WONDER - How Can We Use Refraction In Everyday Life?
Zoom into 'How Can We Use Refraction In Everyday Life?' to uncover the cool tricks light plays when it passes through different things! A quick, fun exploration of everyday magic, perfect for curious kids.
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I WONDER - Can Light Waves Travel At Different Speeds?
Discover 'Can Light Waves Travel At Different Speeds?' to learn how light speeds up and slows down! A bright, quick look for young scientists.
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Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist - Refractive Material with PBR Transparency
The lesson will teach us how to make use of transparency to give volume to our gems. You will learn how to set a PBR transparent material with refractive values to highlight the shape of an asset.