Learning and Teaching Activities

(Cognition)

1. To introduce the inner structure of the eye: lens, retina, optic nerve.

2. Parts of the internal structure of the eye.

3. Functions of the different parts.

Children will be able to:

1. Produce labelled drawings of the eye.

2. Complete labelled diagrams.

1. Display eye model or eye poster and point out that there are other parts inside that we cannot see, but are needed to allow us to see clearly: the lens, retina and optic nerve connected to the brain.

- The lens focuses light on the retina.

- The retina is located at the back of the eye and is sensitive to light and colour.

- The optic nerve, carries information from the retina to the brain.

The brain makes sense of the information and we can see clearly.

4. Pupils watch a PowerPoint presentation and complete Worksheet 24.

Worksheet Key

Language of learning

1. Key words needed: lens, retina, optic nerve, brain.

2. Key phrases needed:

- The main parts of the inner eye are...

- The lens focuses light on the retina.

- The retina is located at the back of the eye and is sensitive to light and colour.

- The optic nerve carries information from the retina to the brain.

- The brain makes sense of the information and we can see clearly.

Language for learning

1. Language

- How to describe different parts of the eye.

2. Learning how to learn.

- Understanding instructions.

- How to deal with not understanding.

- The language to ask and answer questions.

Language through learning

- Language to carry out worksheet tasks.

You must never look directly at the sun. It is so bright that it can damage your eyes very quickly.