Did you know that some lenses will cast an image on a screen? How does the image compare to the object? How can you arrange the object and screen so the image is visible? What types of lenses make images like this? 
 
Questions Answered:
How can you make an image on a screen using a lens? 
How doe the image made by a lens compare to the object?
 
Topics Addressed:
Real images
 
Learn to use scientific equipment:
Converging lenses
 
Materials Needed
Votive candle, convex lenses, metric tape measure, cardboard screen
 
Preparation Time
Order/gather materials
 
NOTE: This activity is part of the Light, Optics, & Color Unit found here.
 

Answer Keys and Teacher Notes address most questions and issues that might arise in this study—you shouldn’t have to do any outside research unless you want to.

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