Reflectors
Picture Collections
7 images of some objects that can reflect light such as mirrors, Mylar balloons and water
Is a green apple always green?
Hands-on Activities
What does light have to do with colour? Observe some colourful fruit under different conditions to learn why we see the colours we see!
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.
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?
How do movies move?
Hands-on Activities
Explore the concept of persistence of vision in this hands on activity.
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?
How can you see underwater?
Hands-on Activities
Explore how we see things through water.
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.
Will Booth
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