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How Lasers Work (In Theory) Instructional VideoHow Lasers Work (In Theory) Instructional Video
Publisher
MinutePhysics
Resource Details
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:42
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2011
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Instructional Video

How Lasers Work (In Theory)

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Show laser focus through an engaging video lesson that explains the design of a laser. It includes an explanation of the behavior of photons as they work together to produce the laser.

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Concepts

photons, lasers, mirrors

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • To check for understanding create a document with questions for pupils to answer after watching the video 
  • Record new vocabulary in a graphic organizer

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires Internet access if assigning for independent viewing
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • An engaging delivery holds viewers' attention
  • Includes a recommendation for an additional video to continue the lesson

Cons

  • None

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