Curated OER
Addendum to the Written Curriculum: Measuring Solids
Students use standard rulers to measure the length of common classroom items - such as pencils, books, desk tops - in inches and centimeters, and measure weight in pounds. They also answer math questions, such as "How long is the front...
Curated OER
Deep Jungle: New Frontiers
Students study the world's rainforests for unusual plant and animal species. They explore how biologists use infrared cameras to explore jungles.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: 3 M Young Scientist Lab: Gelatin Optic Fibers
Strips of gelatin dessert and a laser pointer demonstrate total internal reflection.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Army Eyes 3 D Printed Food for Soldiers by Aarti Shahani
Today, when most people think of a printer, they think of a laser jet printer that prints ink on paper. But thanks to new technology, engineers have developed 3D printers that can print objects-and even food. As you read, take notes...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: How Can We Measure the Wavelength of Light Emitted From Stars?
This activity is designed for students to apply their knowledge of mathematics and physics to "real life" situations. Students are presented with the situation that they are on a camping trip and wish to know the wavelength emitted by a...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Law of Reflection: Angle of Incidence
[Free Registration/Login Required] In the scenario shown here, the laser cannot shine through the black barrier but can hit all three targets by reflecting off of the floor. Use the red dot to change the angle of the laser generator and...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Neodymium: Periodic Table of Videos
The team at Periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. Today, we will talk about neodymium, an element used in certain laser pointers which, according to the professor, are great gifts for those...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Open Letter to the President: Physics Education
American high school Physics courses typically fail to address any modern topics in Physics- intriguing topics, like black holes and antimatter, and applications that play a huge role in our everyday lives, like GPS systems and lasers....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Optical Instruments
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What optics are and different types, and how they work and form images.