In this activity, students determine their own eyesight and calculate what a good average eyesight value for the class would be. Students learn about technologies to enhance eyesight and how engineers play an important role in the development of these technologies.

In this lesson, students 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 and the biomedical devices and medical procedures that resolve or help to lessen the effects of these vision deficiencies, including vision correction surgery.

This video resource was developed by Neuroscience students of Wake Forest University. This video is intended for middle school students and shares the parts of the eye and how it works.

This video resource was developed by Neuroscience students of Wake Forest University. This video focuses on the parts of the eye and is designed for elementary students.  There is an accompanying worksheet that can be completed by students as they view.

This video resource was developed by Neuroscience students of Wake Forest University.  This video is designed for middle school students. It describes how vision works.