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Item #92-7701-06
Introductory Optical System Classroom Bundle
$729.00
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Introductory Optical System Classroom Bundle Item #92-7701-06
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Affordable optical bench for image formation lab activities, enough for the whole class
Bring optics to life without the bulky bench or fragile lamps. Arbor Scientific's Introductory Optical System is a simple, elegant setup for teaching basic optics experiments, students slide sturdy acrylic components onto a meter stick and start exploring image formation, focal length, and magnification right away. This set includes six complete systems, six meter sticks, and six Fresnel lenses, enough for an entire class to run the same lab at the same time instead of rotating through one shared setup.
A bright, self-contained LED "F" object makes sharp images even with the classroom lights on, while the double-sided translucent screen lets groups view results from both sides. Students can easily make the common measurements of image and focal distance with the included lenses, pinhole configurations, and 2-sided screen. Each station also includes a Fresnel lens, giving students a large-aperture lens to test against the standard convex and concave lenses in the same lab. Together, these features make this bundle an affordable alternative to a room full of traditional optical benches, scaled for a full class of quantitative introductory optics investigations.
Perfect for middle school through introductory high school physics and physical science classrooms outfitting multiple lab groups at once.
Why Teachers Love It
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No Cords, No Breakable Lamps – Battery-powered LED light source is bright enough for full-light classrooms, so setup is fast and maintenance is low.
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Meter Stick Included, No More Substitutes – Each station ships with its own meter stick, the one piece the original single-unit set required teachers to supply themselves.
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A Full Class Set, With a Fresnel Lens Added – Six identical stations let every lab group run the experiment at once, and each one includes a Fresnel lens for comparing against the standard convex and concave lenses.
Product Details
What You Can Teach with the Introductory Optics Classroom Set
Perfect for middle school through introductory high school physics and physical science, including:
- Real vs. virtual image formation with convex and concave lenses
- Measuring focal length and verifying the thin lens equation
- Image distance vs. object distance relationships
- Magnification and predicting image size and location
- Pinhole imaging and the fundamentals of ray diagrams
- Modeling how optical instruments work (telescopes / microscopes)
- Comparing a Fresnel lens to conventional convex and concave lenses
Products being sold are not toys. They are for Educational / Laboratory use only. They are not for use by children 12 and under.
Product Specifications
What's Included:
6 x Single Lens Holder
6 x Double Lens Holder
6 x LED Object (batteries included)
6 x Lens: Dia. 50mm, +100mm Double Convex
6 x Lens: Dia. 50mm, +200mm Double Convex
6 x Lens: Dia. 50mm, -100mm Double Concave
6 x Lens: Dia. 50mm, -200mm Double Concave
6 x Viewing Screen, Double Sided
6 x Pinhole Configuration Cards, Pair
6 x Meter Sticks (Metric Only)
6 x Fresnel Lens
Instructional Guide and Activities
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Introductory Optics Set?
The Introductory Optics Set is a compact optical bench system that lets students investigate how light behaves using lenses and a light source. Instead of a bulky rail, components slide onto a standard meter stick, making it simple and classroom-friendly.
What does the Introductory Optics Set demonstrate?
This kit helps students visualize and measure key optics concepts, including:
- Image formation (real and virtual)
- Focal length and image distance
- Magnification
- Ray diagrams and light paths
It turns abstract optics ideas into measurable, hands-on experiments.
How does the Introductory Optics Set work?
Students place lenses, a light source, and a screen onto a meter stick (not included) and adjust their positions to observe how images change. This allows them to directly measure distances and test optics relationships like focal length.
What makes this optics set different from a traditional optical bench?
Unlike traditional optical benches, this system:
- Uses a meter stick instead of a large rail system
- Requires no cords or fragile lamps
- Uses a battery-powered LED light source
- Is compact, durable, and easy to store
This makes it faster to set up and more practical for everyday classroom use.
Can you use this optics set in a well-lit classroom?
Yes. The built-in LED light source is bright enough to produce clear images even with classroom lights on, eliminating the need for dark rooms.
What experiments can students do with the Introductory Optics Set?
Students can:
- Measure focal length and verify the thin lens equation
- Create real and virtual images
- Investigate magnification and image distance
- Model telescopes, microscopes, and the human eye
- Explore pinhole imaging
These activities support both conceptual and quantitative learning.
What grade level is the Introductory Optics Set best for?
This kit is designed for:
- Middle school physical science
- High school physics
- Introductory optics courses
It works well for both demonstrations and student lab activities.
Why is this optics kit effective for teaching?
The kit is effective because it:
- Makes light behavior visible and measurable
- Supports inquiry-based, hands-on learning
- Allows quick setup and repeat experiments
- Provides a low-cost alternative to traditional optical benches
Can students perform quantitative experiments with this kit?
Yes. Students can take accurate measurements of image distance and focal length, enabling them to perform quantitative optics experiments, not just demonstrations.
What real-world systems can this optics set model?
Students can model:
- Cameras and pinhole imaging
- The human eye and corrective lenses
- Telescopes and microscopes
This helps connect classroom learning to real-world optical systems.
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