Access Point #: SC.1.E.5.In.3


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Identify that magnifiers enlarge the appearance of objects.
Number: SC.1.E.5.In.3 Category: Independent
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08 Big Idea: Earth in Space and Time : Humans continue to explore Earth's place in space. Gravity and energy influence the formation of galaxies, including our own Milky Way Galaxy, stars, the Solar System, and Earth. Humankind's need to explore continues to lead to the development of knowledge and understanding of our Solar System.

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SC.1.E.5.3: Investigate how magnifiers make things appear bigger and help people see things they could not see without them.



Related Courses

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5020020: Science Grade One
7720020: Access Science Grade 1
5020080: STEM Lab Grade 1


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Lesson Plan

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Magnify It!: In this lesson, students will view objects of various sizes from several viewing distances to discover that their visual field is limited. Students will record what they see and will compare their observations with classmates in an open, nonjudgmental forum. They will have the opportunity to speculate about and experiment freely with magnifying glasses and will also conduct more structured experiments.

Unit/Lesson Sequence

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Magnification:

These lessons allow students to explore how magnifiers work by using different types of magnifiers to observe classroom objects and their own creations.