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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 lesson students examine different eye problems and devices that can help to resolve them. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Interpreting Medical Data

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore human anatomy by graphing scientific data. In this vision lesson, students discuss how ophthalmology works and take their own eye assessment test using the Snellen chart. Students collect vision data from all of their...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Five Senses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students recognize how each of the five senses works and define the related terminology. They compare and contrast the means by which the senses gather information about the world. In addition, they research how an assigned sense works...
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Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Laser Eye Surgery

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is provided about laser surgery, which is used to correct vision problems and eliminate the need for glasses or contacts.
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Biomedical Devices for the Eyes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the structure and function of the human eye, learning some amazing features about our eyes, which provide us with sight and an understanding of our surroundings. Students also learn about some common eye problems...
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Handout
Other

All About Vision: Astigmatism

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the condition of Astigmatism including symptoms, causes, types, test to determine, and correction options.
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Handout
Other

Astigmatism

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on Astigmatism and vision corrective treament.