Optical Instruments
Students analyze the design and function of common optical instruments like telescopes, microscopes, and cameras.
Key Questions
- Explain how a compound microscope produces a magnified image.
- Compare the design principles of a refracting telescope and a reflecting telescope.
- Design a simple optical system to achieve a specific magnification or field of view.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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