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The Story Behind Your Glasses Instructional VideoThe Story Behind Your Glasses Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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8th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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Media Length
4:17
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2012
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The Story Behind Your Glasses

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Get a new view of vision enhancement with this innovative little film. The history of man's use of lenses and the advancement of optic technology is perused with captivating graphic animation and easy-to-follow narration. Incorporate this as an engaging introduction to your optics unit!

60 Views 41 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

sense of vision, the five senses, lenses, optics

Additional Tags

vision, Technology, lens, optics, science

Pros

  • Fascinating animation
  • History and science combined
  • Follow-up questions included

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.8.7 SL.8.3 SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3 RST.6-8.9 RST.9-10.9 RST.11-12.9

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