Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Vision Glossary
Definitions of many technical and anatomical terms related to vision and the eye.
York University
York University: The Lens
Great description of the part of the eye called the lens, as well as what it does and how.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Fading Dot
At this site see a dot fade away in this on-line experiment. Learn why this happens in "What's Going On?"
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Post Card Exhibits: Illusions & Other Surprises
At this site students can experiment with different illusions and even print them out to try on their friends.
Other
Learning Together: Do You Know About Anatomy?
Students can test their knowledge of the human body with these interactive games. Identify the parts of the body by dragging the terms to the appropriate boxes. Quizzes check knowledge on the skeleton, skull, digestive system,...
Treehut
Suzy's World: Eye
Find out how your eyes work and try an experiment involving a cartoon flip book.
Treehut
Suzy's World: Two Eyes
Use this site to find out why we have two eyes and how they work together.
Other
Iris Pigmentation Research Info
The focus of this site is the anatomy of the eye. The site include diagrams and slides showing details at the light microscope and electron microscope level.
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Merck Manual: Optic Nerve Disorders
Use this resource to find out the origin of the optic nerve and some of the strange effects a damaged optic nerve can produce. There is a diagram for further understanding.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Cataracts
This article from KidsHealth is about cataracts. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye. You will learn about how they form, and how they are treated.
Other
Cleveland Clinic: Cole Eye Institute: Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
This site, sponsored by the Cole Eye Institute at the Cleveland Clinic, provides one doctor's short description on Amblyopia. (Amblyopia is better known as a lazy eye).
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Human Body Systems
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces students to some of the major organs of the human body. Visual aids provide focused information on the heart and circulatory system as well as the brain and the eye.
Other
Tsbvi: Information About Color and Color Blindness
Provides a list of links about color blindness. Split into two categories: living with color blindness, and color blindness tests and simulations.
Merriam-Webster
Merriam Webster: Dictionary Illustration: Eye Anatomy
Labeled illustration of the principal parts of the eye.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: "Da" I's Have It: A Fun Look at the Eye (Lesson)
Lesson plan includes various models, activities, and games that teach students basic information about the eye.
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Other
Sandlotscience.com: Plans for Missing Corner 3 D Cube [Pdf]
A set of plans from Sandlotscience.com for building a cubic optical illusion in 3-D. Useful for demonstrations and projects.
![Color Reversing Flag [Pdf] Activity](http://content.lessonplanet.com/resources/thumbnails/411250/large/bwluav9tywdpy2symdiwmduymc01njk3ltvrbwdycc5qcgc.jpg?1589993095 "Color Reversing Flag [Pdf] Activity")
Other
Color Reversing Flag [Pdf]
Use this picture to create a color reversing illusion. Great for projects and presentations.
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Other
Sandlot Science: The Impossible Triangle [Pdf]
Plans for building a 3-D triangle with seemingly impossible structure. Good for projects and presentations.
Curated OER
Scale Model of Human Eye
A scale model of the human eye is shown. Information about the parts of the eye and the common defects that result from its malfunctioning.
Curated OER
Common Eye Defects
The eye and its common defects are discussed along with corrective measures.
Curated OER
Common Eye Defects
The eye and its common defects are discussed along with corrective measures.
Curated OER
Neuroscience for Kids: The Eye
Easy to understand description of the parts of the eye and their functions. Lots of labeled illustrations. At the bottom of the page additional content includes games, quizzes, lesson plans and activities about vision.
Curated OER
Neuroscience for Kids: The Eye
Easy to understand description of the parts of the eye and their functions. Lots of labeled illustrations. At the bottom of the page additional content includes games, quizzes, lesson plans and activities about vision.
Curated OER
Neuroscience for Kids: Vision and Optical Illusions
Wow! A great page full of different experiments to illustrate the phenomena of optical illusions...and then it explains what is happening!