GCSE Biology Topic 5: The Eye
In this GCSE Biology Topic 5: The Eye lesson pupils will identify the structures of the eye and describe what they do. They also will explain how the iris reflex responds to bright and dim light. The slides include extension questions, and students can choose from a variety of different tasks.
Note: correcting vision defects is covered in the next lesson – see link below.
This lesson includes:
- Title slide with learning objectives
- A starter activity
- Group reading (literacy)
- Keywords (vocabulary: light intensity, refract, contract and diameter).
- Task boxes
- Handout sheet task
- Order the steps
- Discussion exercises
- Comprehension questions
- Answer slides included for self-assessment
- Suitable for remote, online, distance learning
- Suitable for supply teaching and home learning.
- This activity is straightforward and requires no specialist expertise.
- Discussion/extension answers are in the ppt notes.
A supplementary resource designed to support self-directed learning, homework and independent projects is available here https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-eye-supplementary-slides-and-worksheet-gcse-biology-aqa-12974226
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Next Lesson: Correcting Vision Defects
In this lesson pupils will describe how we focus on near and far objects, explain why some people are long-sighted or short-sighted and describe treatments for vision defects.
Lessons for Key Stage 4 GCSE Biology Topic Homeostasis
- Homeostasis
- Nervous System
- Reflexes
- Reaction Times Practical
- The Brain
- The Eye
- Correcting Vision Defects
- Body Temperature
- The Endocrine System
- Comparing Nerves and Hormones
- Blood Glucose and Diabetes
- Kidneys
- Kidney Failure
- Menstrual Cycle
- Controlling Fertility
- Adrenaline and Thyroxine
- Plant Hormones
