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How Do Glasses Help Us See? Instructional VideoHow Do Glasses Help Us See? Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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6th - 12th
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4:23
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30 mins
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How Do Glasses Help Us See?

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How do glasses help us see? Glasses correct refractive errors. A simple answer for a complex process that is detailed in a short video.

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Concepts

vision, refraction, light, glasses

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Flip the lesson, having class members view the video, complete the comprehension check, and research some of the links before returning for a full-class discussion

Classroom Considerations

  • Appropriate for most age groups

Pros

  • The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related articles, and discussion questions

Cons

  • The lack of depth makes the video most appropriate as a general introduction to the eye

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