What is light? What are some of the ways we use light? This program helps students develop a basic understanding of these difficult questions. The fundamental characteristics of light are highlighted. Real life examples of things that produce light are described, as well as some of the many ways we use light. Concepts and terminology: night, day, solar energy, and reflect.

Originally released by Visual Learning, 2013. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on April 18, 2015.

Light and You (1:41); --Light Around Us (1:45); -- What is Light? (1:05); -- Using Light (1:12); -- Video Review (0:54); -- Video Quiz (1:41); -- Credits: What is Light? (0:49);.