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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Lighthouses"

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students listen to the book "Beacons of Light" by Gail Gibbons and identify the different characteristics and facts concerning lighthouses and their history. They examine the differences between fiction and non-fiction books and engage...
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science Snacks: Giant Lens

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of how to make a refraction exhibit using a Fresnel lens. Consists of assembly instructions and a "To do and notice" section.
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Handout
Other

Geometric Optics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site provides a very brief definition to geometric optics, and includes links to related information.