Learning about human vision, structures and functions of the eye Lesson 1: The Eye Learning about human vision, structures and functions of the eye
Who doesn’t love a little Bill Nye!
What organ helps us make sense of what we see? What is interesting about the image of “kid on a stick” as it travels to the back of your eye? He is upside down What organ helps us make sense of what we see? The Brain
Mini Activity Complete the mini activity on page 1 of your notes. You will need to grab a mirror and use your phone flashlight.
The parts of your eye
The Human Eye Answer Key found in folder. Fill out using whiteboard pens
Color of the eye protects the eye Part of the Eye What is its function? Cornea Color of the eye protects the eye Pupil Controls the amount of light Lens It focuses on certain objects Iris Controlling the size of the pupil and the amount of light retina Ciliary Muscles Controls the accommodation of watery fluid Vitreous Humour Jellylike fluid Aqueous Humour Watery transparent fluid Answer key found in folder. Use whiteboard pens
Receive light that has been focused Part of the Eye What is its function? Retina Receive light that has been focused Optic Nerve Transmits impulses to the brain Sclera The white part of the eye Answer Key found in folder. Fill out using whiteboard pens