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Corning Optical Fibers
Corning serves as a leader in optical fiber technology and this website provides information about the uses of optical fibers in medical imaging, communication, etc., as well as industry news and related resources.
Georgia State University
Georgia State University: Hyper Physics: Fiber Optics
This physics department site provides a discussion and explanation of fiber optics and fiber optic imaging.
Other
Gorp: Using Clouds to Forecast the Weather
This resource provides information on the four main types of clouds that form in the atmosphere. There are high clouds, middle clouds, low clouds and clouds with vertical development.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Wave Interactions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Ways that waves can interact with matter and examples.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to fourth-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Spherical Mirrors Questions
This is a ten-question quiz pertaining to spherical mirrors.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Spider Web Making Stratagems
Investigate spiders in Panama that use UV-reflecting silk in their webs to attract their prey. Build a device that traps flying insects, experimenting with different light sources to choose the best lure.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Mystery of the Mirrors (1 3)
This lesson plan from the Illinois Institute of Technology incorporates observation with hands on activity through various stations.
Other
The Rad Rider Web Site: Homepage
Use this site to meet the comic book superhero, Rad Rider. Read and listen to his comic book adventure to learn important bike safety tips. Then take the online quiz to see if you're ready to bike with Rad.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Plane, Concave, Convex Mirrors (Intermediate)
This lesson plan describes a demonstration with mirrors to catch the interest of pupils. Should be used with intermediate or middle school students.
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Mirror, Mirror
In this tutorial, Bill Nye uses a mirror to help the learner understand how our brain processes images.
Bill Nye
Bill Nye: Pond, James Pond
Try this at-home science experiment to learn how to see through the mirror made by a pond's surface.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Fresnel, Augustin
This site from ScienceWorld provides a short biographical sketch of Augustin Fresnel (1788-1827 CE) and describes his most notable scientific discoveries and contributions. Links are provided throughout for additional information.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Snacks
Exploratorium's snacks aren't edible, but they are good! Use your science skills to discover gravity, learn about biology, do fun experiments.
Optical Society
Optical Society of America: Optics for Kids: Watch Tv Upside Down
An experiment to invert a television image using a magnifying lens. Accompanied by an explanation of what's happening.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: How Rainbows Work
Learn how rainbows work by reading this illustrated explanation.