Make a Hand Lens

In this lesson plan, students are taught how to make a hand lens using a pencil, wire, and water.  They use these magnifiers to observe print in newspapers.  This would be an introductory activity to teach students about magnifying lenses.

 

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives: 

Students will:

  • Observe through a hand lens.
  • Construct a hand lens.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Applying

Helpful Hints

Materials needed:

  • wire
  • crayons (or round sticks)
  • water

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