Lesson Plan

Beam Focusing Using Lenses

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Explore optics using an inquiry-based experimental approach! Young scholars use a set of materials to design and build a unit capable of focusing a beam of light. They experiment with different lenses to determine the best approach to focus a light beam on a target.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Incorporate when studying convex and concave lenses
  • Create a competition to determine the group whose model best meets the specifications
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a specific set of materials for the activity
Pros
  • Provides background knowledge for both teachers and students
  • Includes ideas for extension
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