1. Learning about human vision, structures and functions of the eye
Lesson 1: The Eye
Learning about human vision, structures and functions of the eye

2. Who doesn’t love a little Bill Nye!

3. 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

4. Mini Activity
Complete the mini activity on page 1 of your notes. You will need to grab a mirror and use your phone flashlight.

5. The parts of your eye

6. The Human Eye
Answer Key found in folder. Fill out using whiteboard pens

7. 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

8. 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