Understanding the Structure of the Eye
Students learn about the structure of the eyeCopyright 2004 Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399 USA. All rights reserved.</
Students learn about the anatomical structure of the human eye and how humans see light, as well as some causes of color blindness. They conduct experiments as an example of research to gather information. During their investigations, they test other students' vision, gathering data and measurements about when objects appear blurry. These topics help students prepare to design solutions to an overarching engineering challenge question.
Engineers design devices to help people with vision deficiencies. They also design tests and diagnostic equipment used to evaluate and investigate health conditions. To do this, they must thoroughly understand eye anatomy and function.
Through this legacy cycle lesson, students continue to gather the knowledge necessary to come up with a solution to the engineering challenge outlined in Lesson 1 of this unit. Before designing solutions to problems, engineers must conduct research and gather information. This step is a crucial part of the engineering design process.
After this lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify components that make up the eye.
- Explain causes of color blindness.