"To understand the phenomenon of color, it helps to think about light as a wave." This is a brief and very informative instructional video on what color is and why we are able to see it. Your young scientists will learn such terms as the period and frequency of waves, as well explore how light is absorbed and what colors we are able to see.

Concepts

periods, end punctuation, light waves, light

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Additional Tags

light wave, period, frequency, science

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Pros

• Very clear, well-paced explanation
• Uses engaging and descriptive illustrations
• Opportunity to flip the video: create your own multiple choice and/or open answer questions to check for understanding and add additional resources (requires free online registration)

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.8.7 RST.6-8.9