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Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Refraction and the Ray Model of Light: Anatomy of the Eye

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial looks at the anatomy of the eye and how the sense of sight works. This is the first part of a learning module. Subsequent sections cover how images are formed and detected, the concept of accommodation where the eye adjusts...
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Lenticular Lenses: Working Principle

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what lenticular lenses are, how they work, different applications, and their advantages and disadvantages.
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eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Refraction/ray Model of Light: Image Formation/detection

For Students 9th - 10th
Students discover the four parts of the eye are the most instrumental in the task of producing images that are discernible by the brain.
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Lesson Plan
Michigan Reach Out

Making a Water Lens

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site provides a basic experiment that shows how a lens works. This lesson plan explains nearsightedness and farsightedness. It also explains concave and convex lenses.
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Activity
Optical Society

Optical Society of America: Optics for Kids: Bending Light

For Students 3rd - 8th
An experiment using a water lens that demonstrates how the eye sees an image. Accompanied by an explanation of what's happening, and a link to an article on refraction.