The Optics of Cameras (MS-HS)

This lab will illustrate how aperture size and focal length affect camera images

objectives

- Students will relate aperture size to image sharpness.
- Students will measure the focal length of a lens.
- Students will construct a telephoto lens.
- Students will relate focal length to magnification.

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Topic(s)

Research

type

Middle and high school lesson from Sunday Academy

6-12

Grade(s):

time needed

6 hours

author

Joe Two Bear and Jason Waskiewicz

national next gen standards

north dakota standards

9‐10.1.1 Explain how models can be used to illustrate scientific principles
11‐12.1.1 Explain how scientists create and use models to address scientific knowledge
8.2.3 Use basic mathematics and statistics to interpret quantitative data
9‐10.2.8 Analyze data found in tables, charts, and graphs to formulate conclusions

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