Light [Mirrors and lenses ]

Light [Mirrors and lenses ]

K-12 Science Curriculum Guide

Force, Motion and Energy : Light [Mirrors and lenses ]

Content :

Light [Gr.10]

Content Standards :

 demonstrates understanding of the images formed by the different types of mirrors and lenses

Performance Standards :

 makes informed choices on selecting the right type of mirrors or lenses for specific purposes

Learning Competencies :

 predicts the qualitative characteristics (orientation, type and magnification) of images formed by plane and curved mirrors
 performs experimentations to test predictions and summarize their findings
 applies ray diagramming techniques in describing the characteristics and positions of images formed by lenses
 identifies ways in which the properties of mirrors and lenses determine their use in optical instruments (e.g. camera, binoculars