Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
This Magnifying Glass interactive also includes:
How can a magnifying glass or reading glasses make things appear larger? Scholars simulate moving a lens closer or farther from an object to observe the resulting image. They also alter the lens focal length. The simulation shows the side and the front view as each change is made, so individuals get a complete look to better understand the concept.
21 Views
4 Downloads
CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
- Set up a similar observation in the classroom and allow students to measure and move the lens
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a free CK-12 account to access the interactive
- Assumes prior knowledge of interpreting graphs and understanding hyperbolas
Pros
- Graphs the changes with each trial
- Provides a walk-through video explaining the science in depth
Cons
- Introduction video not formatted for small screens and some text is cut off