Explore the difference between the two color wheels. The focus of the installment of a larger physics playlist is to explain the difference between mixing colored paints and colored lights. Viewers find that the components of their eyes cause some interesting perceptions. 

Concepts

light waves, wavelength, colors, light spectrum, retina, cones

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Add to a unit on the anatomy of the eye
• Recreate the demonstration in your classroom for pupils to explore

Classroom Considerations

• Expects a basic understanding of the color spectrum

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Uses diagrams and animations to illustrate the eye reaction to colored lights
• Exciting presentation holds the attention of the viewer

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7