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The sky appears blue, but why? Humans see the world through the visible light spectrum, but the light spectrum is much larger than what the eye sees. Camera lenses allow people to view the world in ultraviolet, and the changes might surprise you. Veritasium explores changing colors, pigments, and even energies as the world shifts from visible to ultraviolet lights in the installment of a larger science playlist.
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Instructional Ideas
- Experiment with a UV light in class
- Discuss melanin in more detail
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of the light spectrum
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Links to an excellent video on the importance of sunscreen and some related myths
- Includes an extensive list of references
Cons
- None