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Instructional Content #1 How Our Eyes Work Video

What You’ll Learn from the Video As you watch, you’ll discover:

  • Key components of the eye include the pupil, iris, lens, and retina.
  • The process by which light travels through the eye to form visual images
  • Our brain processes the visual information we receive to help us comprehend what we see.
  • Glasses help certain people achieve clear vision due to their eye conditions.
  • Our eyes enable us to detect colors and observe motion.

What To Do

  • Be sure to watch the video through and you have the ability to stream or download it for watching later. It’s about 4 minutes long!
  • Take notes While watching, try writing down:
    • 3 interesting facts you didn’t know before
    • The video introduces two new vocabulary words with their definitions.
    • Identify one remaining question you have regarding your eyes.
  • Look for key sections like:
    • How light enters the eye
    • How the eye works like a camera
    • Our eyes function together to enable us to perceive depth.

What’s Next? After watching the video, you’ll move on to:

  • Students will participate in a matching activity designed to review the functions of various parts of the eye.
  • An observation activity using magnifying glasses
  • Proceed to complete a sketching task that demonstrates your understanding of the material.

Optional: Reflection Prompt Think about this as you move forward:

  • How can you maintain healthy eyes while protecting them?
    You can write your thoughts down or post them as comments.