Unit Plan
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Refraction and the Ray Model of Light: Anatomy of the Eye

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial looks at the anatomy of the eye and how the sense of sight works. This is the first part of a learning module. Subsequent sections cover how images are formed and detected, the concept of accommodation where the eye adjusts...
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Lenticular Lenses: Working Principle

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what lenticular lenses are, how they work, different applications, and their advantages and disadvantages.
eBook
Physics Classroom

The Physics Classroom: Refraction/ray Model of Light: Image Formation/detection

For Students 9th - 10th
Students discover the four parts of the eye are the most instrumental in the task of producing images that are discernible by the brain.
Lesson Plan
Michigan Reach Out

Making a Water Lens

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site provides a basic experiment that shows how a lens works. This lesson plan explains nearsightedness and farsightedness. It also explains concave and convex lenses.
Activity
Optical Society

Optical Society of America: Optics for Kids: Bending Light

For Students 3rd - 8th
An experiment using a water lens that demonstrates how the eye sees an image. Accompanied by an explanation of what's happening, and a link to an article on refraction.