Distance Learning : Eyes and Optics

U.S. National Curriculum Standards | MI Benchmarks | Extras

Investigate how your eyes work. Take a look at and create a series of optical illusions to see how our eyes and brains work together to bring us visual messages from our world. Dissect cow eyeballs to connect the functions observed with the structures within the eye.

Grade level: 5–8
Program length: 60 minutes
Cost: $125
Available: by Request

U.S. National Curriculum Standards

NS.A Science as Inquiry

abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
understanding about scientific inquiry

NS.C Life Sciences

structure and function in living systems
regulation and behavior
diversity and adaptations of organisms

Michigan Curriculum Framework Benchmarks

generate reasonable questions about the world based on observation (SCI.I.1.E.1)
show how science concepts can be illustrated through creative expression such as language arts and fine arts (SCI.II.1.E.2)
explain characteristics and functions of observable body parts in a variety of animals (SCI.III.2.E.1)
explain how light is required to see objects (SCI.IV.4.MS.3)

Eyes and Optics Extras

Download Teacher’s Guide (80K PDF)
Download Extension Materials (52K PDF)
Download Videoconferencing Tips (44K PDF)

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