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Light on Earth and on the International Space Station
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains what light is, how it is measured, and how it affects people on Earth and astronauts on board the International Space Station.
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How does sound travel?
Hands-on Activities
Try out this cool activity to hear sound vibrations.
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How do movies move?
Hands-on Activities
Explore the concept of persistence of vision in this hands on activity.
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How Do We See Colour?
STEM Explained
How does the human eye see visible light as colour? And why do some people see more colours than others?
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How can you see underwater?
Hands-on Activities
Explore how we see things through water.
![How do I see colour?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-do-i-see-colour.jpg)
How do I see colour?
Hands-on Activities
How is light connected to the colours we see? In this STEAM activity make a colourful light catcher and discover why we see different colours?
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Design & Build a Musical Instrument
Lessons
Students will learn about the properties of sound as they design, test and build a musical instrument.
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Eye vs. Camera
STEM Explained
The human eye lets us see the world by sending impulses to our nervous system. In many ways, it is very similar to other optical devices, including cameras.
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Maya Bankovic
Career Profiles
Cinematographer
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Rachel Gardiner
Career Profiles
Optometrist