63: The eye (physiology)

1) DRAWING LESSON

67 minutes

In this lesson we will find out how the eye functions, and we will see how supporting cells play a critical role even though they don’t actually respond to light.

Template page for drawing 63

Info page for drawing 63

Final sample for drawing 63

2) ACTIVITIES

Activity 63-1: Helpful website

Here is a site that has some short explanations, both written and video:

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/50-how-the-eye-focuses-light

Activity 63-2: Find your blind spot

Don’t believe you actually have a blind spot in your vision all the time? This activity will let you find it. Normally, our brain fills in the gap and we don’t notice. But this is a way to isolate it and let you see it. Try one of these links:

https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/chvision.html

https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/blind-spot