There is no known limit to the scales of things. To understand magnitudes from microscopic to cosmic, technology can be used to reveal surface patterns beyond our perception.
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: 4:44 mins
Film Description
There is no known limit to the scales of things. To understand magnitudes from microscopic to cosmic, technology can be used to reveal surface patterns beyond our perception.
Lesson Inspiration
Matter can take shape anywhere between simple and minuscule, to enormous and complex. Using state of the art technology surface patterns of matter are revealed beyond our perception, at orders of magnitude. Using an electron microscope, the microscopic world is captured with magnifications beyond 10,000 times, producing high resolution black and white images that reveal details beyond the reach of light. These images are then contrasted against the surface details of earth, captured by NASA from space. These two extremes are bridged together with natural imagery from the human perspective, creating an awe-inspiring perspective of our planet.
Useful when:
Demonstrating the consistency of nature even in extremely different scales. It could be watched with Biology, Maths or STEM students who are learning about evolution or measurement and geometry.
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Years: 10, 11, 12
Topics:
Biological Sciences – Genetics, Biodiversity
Mathematics – Unit 3: General Mathematics
Additional – Numeracy.
Concepts (South Australia):
Biological Sciences – Form and Function
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.
