Unit 4: Characteristics of Waves

STANDARD: S8P4   Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to support the claim that electromagnetic (light) waves behave differently than mechanical (sound) waves.

ELEMENT: S8P4.g   Develop and use models to demonstrate the effects that lenses have on light (i.e., formation an image) and their possible technological applications.

LEARNING TARGETS: 

1. I can recall that lenses work by refracting light.  (Knowledge)
2. I can differentiate between concave (diverging) and convex (converging) lenses. (Knowledge)
3. I can identify technological applications of concave and convex lenses. (Knowledge)
4. I can compare and contrast the effects of concave and convex lenses on light. (Reasoning)
5. I can explore, via scientific investigation, the direction of light rays and the images that are produced through concave and convex lenses. (Skill)
6. I can develop and use models to demonstrate the effects of concave/convex lenses on light and their possible technological applications. (Product)