Activity

Effect of Lenses on Light

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Optometry jokes just get cornea and cornea. Young scientists use a lens and light to create and measure focal points on both a note card and the wall. They then complete a reading passage and questions as homework. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Research the first cameras and how they worked
Classroom Considerations
  • Ensure none of the lenses have chips
  • Keep anything flammable away from the activity
  • The seventh lesson in a series of eight
Pros
  • Features a guided practice problem
  • Includes extension activities to take the lesson further
Cons
  • Does not include an answer key
  • Document permissions do not allow for printing