Subject: Uses of Mirrors

Grade Level: Grade 10

Objective: Identify ways in which the properties of mirrors and lenses

determine their uses in optical instruments

Learning across curriculum:

1) Physics - Reflection and Refraction of Light: Students will explore the concepts of
reflection and refraction of light and how they relate to the properties of mirrors and
lenses.

2) Mathematics - Geometric Optics: Students will apply geometric principles and

formulas to analyze the behavior of light rays in optical instruments.

3) Technology and Livelihood Education - Optical Instrument Design: Students will

design and create their own optical instruments using mirrors and lenses.

ELICIT:

Teaching Strategy: Brainstorming

Instructional Materials: Whiteboard, markers

Anecdote 1 - Share a personal experience of using a mirror to reflect sunlight and

start a fire during a camping trip.

Anecdote 2 - Discuss the Filipino tradition of using a mirror to reflect light during the
Pahiyas Festival.

ENGAGE:

Teaching Strategy: Interactive Quizzes

Instructional Materials: Online quiz platform

1) Idea - Conduct an online quiz where students answer questions related to the
uses of mirrors and lenses in optical instruments.

2) Idea - Divide the class into groups and give each group a mystery box containing
various optical instruments. Ask them to identify the mirrors and lenses in each
instrument and explain their functions.

EXPLORE:

Activity 1: Reflection and Refraction Experiment

Teaching Strategy: Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials: Laser pointer, mirrors, water tank, protractor

Significance: Students will investigate how the properties of mirrors and lenses
affect the reflection and refraction of light.

Instructions:

1) Set up a water tank and place a mirror at an angle inside it.

2) Shine a laser pointer at the mirror and observe the reflection and refraction of the
laser beam.

3) Measure the angle of incidence and angle of reflection using a protractor.

4) Discuss the findings and relate them to the properties of mirrors and lenses.

Rubric:

- Accuracy of measurements: 5 pts

- Understanding of reflection and refraction: 5 pts

- Participation and collaboration: 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) What happens to light when it strikes a mirror?

2) How does the angle of incidence affect the angle of reflection?

3) How does the presence of water affect the refraction of light?

Activity 2: Designing an Optical Instrument

Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning

Materials: Cardboard, mirrors, lenses, adhesive, ruler

Significance: Students will apply their understanding of the properties of mirrors and
lenses to design and create their own optical instrument.

Instructions:

1) Divide the class into groups and assign each group a specific optical instrument to
design (e.g., periscope, kaleidoscope, binoculars).

2) Provide the necessary materials and guidelines for the design process.

3) Students will research the properties of mirrors and lenses related to their
assigned instrument and incorporate them into their design.

4) Each group will present their optical instrument to the class, explaining the
functions of the mirrors and lenses used.

Rubric:

- Creativity and innovation: 5 pts

- Incorporation of mirrors and lenses: 5 pts

- Presentation and explanation: 5 pts

Assessment Questions:

1) How did you incorporate the properties of mirrors and lenses into your optical
instrument design?

2) What functions do the mirrors and lenses serve in your instrument?

3) How did you ensure the effectiveness of the mirrors and lenses in achieving the
desired optical effects?

EXPLAIN:

Teaching Strategy: Lecture and Discussion

During the explanation phase, the teacher will provide a comprehensive lecture on
the properties of mirrors and lenses and their relationship to the uses in optical
instruments. The teacher will encourage student participation through discussions
and questions.

ELABORATE:

Teaching Strategy: Cooperative Learning

Task 1 - Students will work in pairs to research and present a real-life scenario
where the properties of mirrors and lenses are utilized in an optical instrument (e.g.,
periscopes in submarines, telescopes in astronomy).

Task 2 - Students will create an artistic expression (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture)
that depicts the uses of mirrors and lenses in optical instruments.

EVALUATE:

Teaching Strategy: Differentiation

Instructional Materials: Online assessment platform

Question 1 - Explain how the properties of mirrors determine their uses in optical
instruments.

Question 2 - Give two examples of optical instruments that utilize lenses and explain
their functions.

Question 3 - Compare and contrast the reflection and refraction of light in mirrors
and lenses.

EXTEND:

Teaching Strategy: Case Studies

Instructional Materials: Case study scenarios involving the use of mirrors and
lenses in various fields such as medicine, architecture, and photography.

Students will analyze and discuss these case studies, identifying the ways in which
the properties of mirrors and lenses determine their uses in different optical
instruments.

Assignment:

Assignment 1: Research Paper

Guiding Overview: Students will write a research paper on the history and
development of optical instruments, focusing on the role of mirrors and lenses in
their design and functionality.

Assessment Question: Discuss the significance of mirrors and lenses in the

development of optical instruments throughout history.

Assignment 2: Online Simulation

Guiding Overview: Students will explore an online simulation that allows them to
interact with different optical instruments and observe the effects of mirrors and
lenses on light.
Assessment Question: Describe the observations you made in the online
simulation and explain how the properties of mirrors and lenses contribute to the
functioning of the optical instruments.