Lesson Plan
LABScI

Vision Lab: The Eye

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Our bodies have some amazing capabilities, but there are some limitations. Explore the limitations of the human eye through the eighth lab activity in a series of 12 biology lessons. Individuals measure their own peripheral vision...
Lesson Plan
Perkins School for the Blind

The Function of Villi in the Small Intestine

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Ever wonder what the villi in the small intestine do? I bet your class would love to find out. Mesh netting is used to represent small blood vessels on the outside of the intestine, and a chenille bath mat is used to represent the villi...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Structure and Function of the Cell/Introduction to the Cell

For Students 7th - 12th
So, this is not technically a worksheet, but rather a chapter of reading material, pictures, and diagrams introducing young biologists to the cell. Cell theory, diversity, size, and shape are described. The internal organization and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Eye; Structure and Function

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research the structure and function of the eye. In this anatomy lesson, students write a report about the eye and draw an illustration. They research a particular animal's eye then present their findings to the class...
Lesson Plan
Cornell University

Thinking with the Eyes

For Students 9th
Objects are larger (or smaller) than they appear! Scholars use a laboratory investigation to explore the difference between resolution and magnification. The activity allows them to calculate the size of the field of view of their light...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

In the Eyes of the Beholder

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify parts of the eye and their functions through participating in a cow's eye dissection lab. They investigate vision problems and diseases, focusing on their causes, and how abnormal vision can be aided with technology.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Practice Worksheets: Parts of the Eye

For Students 6th - 10th
In this biology worksheet, students label the different parts of the eye in the diagram. They answer 3 questions by matching the eye parts and their functions.
Interactive
Magic of Physics

Eyes and Sight

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
A short interactive allows scholars to view a model of the anatomy of an eye that provides a description of how each part works and models how the parts function together. A short quiz on both the anatomy and the functions allows pupils...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Eyes On Me

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners investigate the human eye. For this biology lesson, students read the book Look At Your Eyes and locate the various parts of their eye. Learners play the game "I Spy."
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Diseases of the Eye

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research diseases of the eye. In this science lesson, 5th graders discuss and research eye diseases and complete a worksheet using the information they find.
Lesson Plan
Rochester Institute of Technology

Artificial Eye

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Scientists in California developed a bionic eye that allows blind people to see edges of objects in black and white and costs $145,000. In the activity, groups of scholars discuss bioengineering, focusing on the human eye. They then...
Handout
Ask a Biologist

The Many Faces of Ants

For Students 4th - 7th
Though they be but little, they are fierce! Young biologists read about eight different species of ants, and discover how the anatomy of their heads can explain the way they live and what they eat.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Biomedical Devices for the Eyes

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study the structures of the human eye.  In this eye device instructional activity students examine different eye problems and devices that can help to resolve them. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What is the Anatomy of the Visual System?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the structures and functions of the eye. In small groups they dissect a model of the human eye, identify structures of the eye, and describe the functions of the photoreceptors.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Making Cents of the Senses

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore sight and hearing. For this senses lesson, students read Brown Bear Brown Bear, discuss how eyes are used for sight, and chart the eye color of the students in the class. Students discuss how hearing is important, take a...
Activity
Exploratorium

Seeing Your Blind Spot

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Viewers use a small, dimmed flashlight to identify the blind spot for both the right and left eye. It is a simple activity to incorporate into your activities during a lesson on vision and the structure and function of the eyeball.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Sensory and Motor Mechanisms

For Students 9th - 12th
Advanced biology pupils name the function of each individual structure on figures of the eye and the ear. They describe the purpose of the skeleton and how it works with the muscles to create movement. Finally, they label a large diagram...
Lesson Plan
National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

The Pinch Test

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Test your pupils' understanding of the scale from macro to atomic. While displaying images of different materials, learners identify what they would need to make that material visible. Their choices range from the human eye to an...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

For Your Eyes Only

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete several activities in a unit related to the eye. For this eye lesson, students work in groups to research information about the human eye and create a multimedia presentation. They research anatomy of the eye, how the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Would You Believe Your Eyes?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars study the parts and functions of the human eye. They create dodecagons which are twelve-sided figures with twelve equal angles and share these with the class so that each student can begin to see how many different...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lesson Plan Two: Sense of Sight and The Eye

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students label and describe functions of main parts of the eye, and explore the eye by using the eye model.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Are the Eyes of Different Organisms Adapted for Sight?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare/contrast the human eye to two other organisms. They use micro viewers to identify the human eye structures, complete a Venn diagram worksheet, identify the function of each eye structure, and answer discussion questions.
Organizer
Curated OER

Insight Into Eyesight-How We See

For Students 2nd - 7th
In this functions of the human eye learning exercise students label A-E the correct function of each part of the eye on the provided diagram.
Lab Resource
Royal Society of Chemistry

Green Plastics—Chemistry Outreach

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
How do green plastics reduce waste and environmental pollution? Budding scientists create and test a variety of compounds used in green plastics during an insightful experiment. Beginning with startling statistics and ending with...