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The sun really is magic! Witness the results of a pinhole camera and the shadows it creates. The narrator of a short video presents different pieces of cardboard with various holes in the center ... only to produce the same image time and again. He then explains the phenomenon using the results from each demonstration.
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Instructional Ideas
- Pause the video before the answers are revealed and ask the class to predict what will happen
- Plan a day to execute a pinhole camera lab after watching the video
Classroom Considerations
- Be sure to show the video in a wide format so learners can see the shape projected behind the cardboard
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The resource illustrates a simple demonstration that can be duplicated at home or in class
- Content is interesting and engaging for a variety of science pupils
Cons
- None