Bill Nye explores the properties of light and presents a variety of examples to illustrate how light behaves. The science guy features experiments demonstrating reflection, refraction, light absorption, and how light waves bounce from one place to another. Also examines how light travels, bends, and changes direction, and defines infrared light. Features a segment on fiber optics and how this technology is used in medicine. Also shows how lenses, mirrors, and water can be used to create optical illusions with light.

Award-winning series explores the world of science and nature using humor, music, experiments, and interviews with scientists. DVD features fully indexed chapters correlated to National Science Standards, downloadable teacher's guide, interactive glossary and quiz, Internet links, and bonus materials.

1. Big idea -- 2. Try this : making a periscope -- 3. Way cool scientists : orthopedic surgeon -- 4. Bill's demo : internal reflection : fiber optics -- 5. Music video.