Color Addition
The Color Addition Video Tutorial explains the physics of color and color vision. Using the incident-absorbed-reflected model, Mr. H explains how our eyes perceive color. Primary colors of light are defined and identified and the manner in which they add together to form secondary colors and the host of other colors is discussed.
The video lesson answers the following questions:
1.Why do we see color? 2. How can we reduce the complicated world of color into a few simple and understandable principles?
Video
You can watch the video below, or click here to watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab).
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Additional and Related Learning Tools
Physics Interactive: RGB Addition
Sometime you just have to play to learn. And that's what you can do with this simulation. Drag the sliders to mix red, green, and blue light in various intensities and observe the result.
Concept Builder: Color Addition and Subtraction
Our Concept Builders are one of the best things that you can do to solidfy your learning. Give this one a try!
Minds On Physics the App, Part 5, Light and Color Module, Mission LC3
If you want a Physics work out, then you will find it in our Minds On Physics apps. Puchase it for your phone or tablet and start lifting Mission LC3 pertains to the primary colors of light and color addition. Don't forget to use the textbook icon for help.
Physics Classroom Tutorial, Light and Color Chapter, Lesson 2
The Tutorial section of our website explains and illustrates Physics concepts in an easy-to-understand language and a logical manner. These three pages in particular will provide strong Tutorial support for the lesson in this video:
Visible Light and the Eye's Response
Light Absorption, Reflection, and Transmission
Color Addition
Teacher Resources
Physics Interactive: RGB Addition
This interactive simulation allows students to manipulate the intensity of red, green, and blue light and observe the result. It is accompanied by a ready-to-use classroom activity. It makes for a great addition to any lesson plan.
Concept Builder: Color Addition and Subtraction
If you're not using Concept Builders, then you need to check it out. These interactive questioning modules probe student understanding in a playful manner ... with Stars, Trophies, and Dataways. With a Task Tracker account, you can easily track student progress. It's easy-peasy.
Minds On Physics the App, Part 5, Light and Color Module, Mission LC3
Our Minds On Physics apps provide serious students a challenging tool for improving their game. App #5 includes three modules, one of which is Light and Color. Mission LC3 is a great complement to this Video Tutorial.
Physics Classroom Tutorial, Light and Color Chapter, Lesson 2
The Tutorial section of our website explains and illustrates Physics concepts in an easy-to-understand language and a logical manner. These three pages in particular will provide strong Tutorial support for the lesson in this video. Put these links on your course page and provide the support that students need.
Visible Light and the Eye's Response
Light Absorption, Reflection, and Transmission
Color Addition
Curriculum Corner, Light and Color Section
Our free curriculum provides a great tool for skilled teachers to use with students within the classroom. Either as independent practice or group work, our Think Sheets provide an exceptional means of processing the ideas in this video. Try one of the following:
Reflection, Transmission, and Color
Color Addition and Subtraction
Teacher Toolkits - Color Addition and Subtraction
We love our Teacher Toolkits. You will too. They include a collection of annotated links to vetted resources from accross the web that we feel coordinate very well with the resources on our own website. Check this one out!
Lesson Notes
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Slides
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