Phenomena – Episode 4: Light

Years

5

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Light illuminates the universe in colour. Through macro photography, the structure of a soap bubble reveals the colours of the rainbow.

This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to feature in our Australian, Experimental and School categories. It also achieved the Special Jury Award at the festival. The filmmaker has kindly allowed us to continue to show the film beyond the festival. Watch it below and download the accompanying educational resource for fun activities to use with your students.

Video Length: 5:16 mins

Film Description

Light illuminates the universe in colour. Through macro photography, the structure of a soap bubble reveals the colours of the rainbow.

Lesson Inspiration

This film beautifully demonstrates the interaction between light and soap.

Useful when:

Learning about the behaviour of light, including reflection and refraction.

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Year: 5

Topics:

Physical Sciences – Energy

Additional – Information and Communication Technology, Critical and Creative Thinking.

Concepts (South Australia):

Physical Sciences – Energy

SCINEMA International Science Film Festival is the largest science film festival in the Southern Hemisphere! The 2021 festival is now over but we have permission for some of the films and their associated educational resources to use with your students.

Each resource is mapped to the Australian National Curriculum and contains hands-on activities for your students. Designed to engage and inspire, these resources demonstrate STEM careers and skills to your students, encouraging them to be curious thinkers, problem-solvers and contributing citizens within society.

Years:

5