by

aiswarya.s
physical science
reg.no.13973001
kucte, kollam


Name of the teacher : Aiswarya.S Standard : VIII
Name of the school : G.H.S.S. Vallikeezhu, Kollam Strength : 35/37
Subject : Physics Duration : 40 min
Unit : The Path of light Date : 18.6.14
Topic : Types of Mirrors Stage : 13+


Curricular statement
Pupil develops factual knowledge, conceptual knowledge and procedural knowledge of the
concept of types of mirrors and its role in our life through observation, discussion and
experimentation and evaluation by questioning, participation in practical work and group
discussion.
Content Analysis
Terms
Plane mirror
Spherical mirrors(convex mirror, concave mirror)
Facts
1. We use a plane mirror to see our face.
2. Convex mirror is used as rear view mirror in vehicles.
3. In the head light of vehicles , concave mirror is used
4. Concave mirror is used as reflector in torches.
5. Convex mirror is used in street lights.
6. Concave mirror is used in shaving mirrors.



Concepts
Minor concepts
Light gets reflected at various instances.
Light gets reflected when it is incident on mirrors.
Reflecting surface of mirrors may be plane.
Reflecting surface of mirrors may be projected outwards or it may be
curved inwards.
Major Concepts
If the reflecting surface of mirror is plane, then the mirror is called plane
mirror.
If the reflecting surface of mirror is resembles the part of a sphere, the
mirror is called a spherical mirror.
Spherical mirrors are of two types: concave and convex mirrors.
If the reflecting surface of the mirror is curved inwards, it is called
concave mirror.
If the reflecting surface of the mirror is curved outwards, it is called
convex mirror.

Learning outcome
Enables the pupil to develop
a) Factual knowledge of the concept of Types of mirrors by
Recalling various examples of different types of mirrors
Mirrors are classified based on their reflecting surface
Recognizing the situations in which these mirrors find use in our daily life
b) Conceptual knowledge of the concept of mirrors by
Explaining the concept of types of mirrors and about reflecting surfaces of
mirrors
Illustrating with examples about different types of mirrors
Using the concept of types of mirrors in new or unfamiliar situations.
c) Procedural knowledge of the concept of types of mirrors by
Doing activities like making simple models of mirrors which enables them
to distinguish their difference easily
Raising questions on various types of mirrors
d) Meta cognitive knowledge of the concept of types of mirrors and its role in
our life by
Focusing the idea that mirrors are classified based on their reflecting
surfaces
Judging the necessity of various types of mirrors and its uses in our daily
life
Generating suggestions for the problems caused in cases where defective
mirrors are used.
e) Different process skills like observing, making operational definitions,
inferring, communicating, etc.
f) Attitude towards science
Prerequisites
Students already studied about light, reflection of light, etc. and are familiar with
different types of mirrors used in our daily life.
Teaching learning resources
Materials for experiment
1. Plane mirror
2. steel spoon
3. coconut shells
4. Aluminium foil
5. pictures
6. activity cards ,etc.
7. Chalk -board drawings :chalk, pointer, duster
Leaning strategies used
1. Discussion
2. demonstration
3. experimentation
4. observation
5. grouping
6. charting , etc.
Classroom Interaction Procedure

Expected Pupil Response
Introduction
You all look into the mirror everyday.right?


Then you will see your image.isnt it..?
Will you see the same image of your face when you look into a steel spoon instead
of looking into a mirror..?
Is there any difference between the two.?
Do you know the reason behind this difference..?
Ok..!!! Lets study about it in detail through this lesson..
Orientation
Teacher divides the students into different groups


Presentation
Activity 1
Teacher gives the students a plane mirror and asks them to look into it and to
write their observation in the science diary.


Teacher discusses with students about their observations.
Discussion clues
Can you see your image.?
Is the size of the image same as your size?
What about the surface of the mirror?
Is it plane?
Concepts to be consolidated
If the reflecting surface of the mirror is plane, then the mirror is called a
plane mirror
The size of the object will be same as the size of the image
Activity 2
Teacher gives the students a steel spoon ask them see their image from both sides or
surfaces of the spoon and to record their observations in the science diary.

ir Teacher discusses with students about the observations



Discussion clues
Can you see your image on both sides of the spoon?
Is the image on both sides looks the same?
Is there any difference in size between the two images?
Does the spoon acts as a reflecting surface?
There are two reflecting surfaces for the spoon which are curved inwards
and outwardsright..?
Does spoon acts as a mirror?
Do you know which type of mirror it is..?
Is the reflecting surface resembles a portion of a sphere?
Can we call it a spherical mirror?


Concepts to be consolidated
Spoon is a spherical mirror having two reflecting surfaces
If the reflecting surface of a mirror is curved inwards, it is called a concave
mirror
If the reflecting surface of a mirror is curved outwards , it is called a convex
mirror


Activity 3
Teacher asks students to take the two hollow hemispheres (coconut shells)and to
paste aluminium foil to the outer side of one of the pieces and to the inner side of
the other piece and to find out which mirror it is and to write their observation in the
science diary.
Teacher discusses with students about their observations
Discussion clues
Are the two shells the part of a sphere?
Do the shells pasted with Al foil acts as a spherical mirror?
Which surface acts as concave mirror?
Which one acts as convex?
Does all concave and convex mirrors are spherical mirrors?
Concepts to be consolidated
All spherical mirrors are the parts of a sphere
Spherical mirrors may be concave or convex
The reflecting surface of a concave mirror will be curved inwards whereas
that of convex mirror will be curved outwards.

Application level experience
Classify the following into plane , spherical( concave and convex mirrors):
Spoon
Rear view mirror in vehicles

Shaving mirror
Make- up mirror

Mirror used in Street lights
In the head light of vehicles
Reflector in torches
Teacher shows a video related to the topic:
Review
1. Which are the different types of mirrors?
2. What is the difference between a plane mirror and a spherical mirror?
3. What is a concave mirror? Give examples?
4. What is a convex mirror? Give examples?
5. Which mirror is used as rear view mirror in vehicles?

Follow up activities
1. Find out more examples of the different types of mirrors used in our daily life.
2. Classify the mirrors in your school laboratory and write their peculiarities in your science diary.