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Cooking Cookies with Solar Power

Cooking Cookies with Solar Power

In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, two solar cookers are tested against a control to see which can cook a "s'more" faster. OER Level

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K-8

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Einstein's Thoughts on the Ether

Einstein's Thoughts on the Ether

Do light waves travel through the ether like waves on a lake travel through water? In this video segment adapted from NOVA, a young Albert Einstein grapples with this question while examining the speed of light. OER Level

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6-12

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The Electromagnetic Spectrum: FRONTLINE

The Electromagnetic Spectrum: FRONTLINE

This video segment adapted from FRONTLINE introduces the electromagnetic spectrum and explains how the various types of electromagnetic waves are distinguished by the amount of energy each wave carries. OER Level

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6-12

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The Electromagnetic Spectrum: NASA

The Electromagnetic Spectrum: NASA

From radio waves to gamma rays, this video segment from NASA introduces the seven categories of the electromagnetic spectrum and how each type of radiation is part of our everyday lives. OER Level

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3-12

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Galileo's Telescope

Galileo's Telescope

The invention of the telescope helped change our understanding of the universe. This video segment adapted from NOVA looks at Galileo's contribution to this technology. OER Level

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6-12

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The Index of Refraction and Snell’s Law

The Index of Refraction and Snell’s Law

Learn about the index of refraction and Snell's law in this video from the ICT Center. OER Level

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11-12

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Interference and Diffraction

Interference and Diffraction

Learn about interference and diffraction in this video from the ICT Center. OER Level

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11-12

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Laser Tag

Laser Tag

In this video adapted from QUEST, take a ride along with South San Francisco police officers and learn about the latest high-tech tools used in traffic law enforcement. OER Level

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6-12

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Laser Waterfall

Laser Waterfall

In this video from the Encyclopedia of Physics Demonstrations, observe how a laser beam is trapped in a water jet because the light reflects against the surface of the water. OER Level

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6-12

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LED and Transmitter Characteristics

LED and Transmitter Characteristics

Learn about fiber optic transmitters in this video from the ICT Center. OER Level

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11-12

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LIDAR 3D Mapping

LIDAR 3D Mapping

See how researchers create 3-D maps of planets by using LIDAR (light detection and ranging) instruments in this video adapted from NASA. OER Level

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9-12

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Light Particles Acting Like Waves: The Uncertainty Principle

Light Particles Acting Like Waves: The Uncertainty Principle

This video segment adapted from A Science Odyssey uses a laser beam to demonstrate how light particles act like waves, illustrating Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle. OER Level

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9-12

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Photodetector and Receiver Characteristics

Photodetector and Receiver Characteristics

Learn about fiber optic receivers in this video from the ICT Center. OER Level

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11-12

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A Simple Fiber-Optic Communications System

A Simple Fiber-Optic Communications System

Learn about rise-time analysis in fiber optic communications systems in this video from the ICT Center. OER Level

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11-12

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A Simple Fiber Numerical Aperture Measurement

A Simple Fiber Numerical Aperture Measurement

Learn about measuring the numerical aperture of an optical fiber in this video from the ICT Center. OER Level

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11-12

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Solar Power

Solar Power

This video segment from Vegas PBS shows the largest solar power system to date in the U.S. and explains how solar power can serve the needs of large-scale facilities and benefit the environment. OER Level

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3-12

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Telescope Girl

Telescope Girl

In this video segment from ZOOM, 12-year-old Katy gives people in her neighborhood a glimpse of the moon through a 10-inch reflecting telescope she built herself. OER Level

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K-8

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