The conversion of sound into light is a fascinating phenomenon that is a side effect of pistol and mantis shrimp stunning their prey. It is known as sonoluminescence, and it is thoroughly delineated in this fascinating little video. Add it to a lecture and spark interest within your physics curriculum on wave action or to your biology curriculum on adaptations.

Concepts

adaptations, light, sound, waves

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Additional Tags

sonoluminescence, light, sound, wave, adaptation, science

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Classroom Considerations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Quality video makes use of creative animation and pleasing narration
• An unusual, but applicable and intriguing, topic

Cons

• None