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Video: World’s Most Asked Questions: Why is the Sky Blue?
People ask Google everything under the sun. One of the most commonly searched questions in the world is “Why Is the Sky Blue?” Allow us at SciShow to explain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Yli-yvNy-k
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Project: Shadows and Time
This simple activity visually records the movement of the sun and the shadow it casts during various times in the day. Do it yourself with this simple activity by Make it Your Own. http://make-it-your-own.com/shadows-time/
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Article: Rudolph and relatives have UV vision
The reindeer of the high north can see light that is invisible to our eyes. This is a big advantage in a snow white landscape. http://sciencenordic.com/rudolph-and-relatives-have-uv-vision
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What is Polage Art?
Artist Austine Wood Comarow talks about her art and how the materials make color without any pigments or dyes. https://vimeo.com/296214230
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Video: Wonderful experiment with polarized light
This video is about simple experiment with polarized light. All you need is polarized glasses (for 3D films) and LCD monitor as source of polarized light. Take some transparent plastic things and get ready to say “WOW!”.
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Video: UV Camera Shows 10 Fruits in an Amazing New Way
For this UV video, the subject is illuminated directly by UV emitting lamps . UV filter is placed on the lens, which allows ultraviolet light to pass and which absorbs or blocks all visible and infrared light. UV filters are made from special colored glass and may be coated or sandwiched with other filter glass…
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Video: Tour of the Electro-Magnetic Spectrum – Introduction
Find out about the science and applications of the electro magnetic spectrum in this NASA Science video.
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Video: Linear Parabolic Solar Reflectors- A Practical Experiment for Students
The BioSTEAM artist, Ana MacArthur, chose a parabolic shape for the site specific installation, Pollinator Concentrator. In this practical activity/experiment, learn about parabolas, make a parabolic solar reflector, and then investigate its ability to focus sunlight.
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Video: Art With Polarization
In this project we will make beautiful pieces of art that can change their colour when you move them. We do this by using the phenomenon called polarisation – this is a property that light waves exhibit. So, in the end, you will not only use your creativity but also learn something about the physics…
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Project: Polarized-Light Mosaic
Using transparent tape and polarizing material, you can make and project beautifully colored patterns reminiscent of abstract or geometric stained-glass windows. Rotating the polarizer as you view the patterns makes the colors change. https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/polarized-light-mosaic
