8th Grade Life Science

1. Demonstrate knowledge on a Quiz: Mnemonic Devices & Association, Learning strategies & memory, Helen Keller

2. Science Journal- name some parts of the eye that you know already and discuss any functions or problems of the eye that you know about 

3.Class Reading & Discussion: Human Brain and Senses: The Mammalian Eye p. 29-30 to understand the structures and functions of the eye

NJCCCS 5.1  & 5.5

Read p. 610-617 Life Science Text: The Senses

Complete 7 Section 2 The Senses/ Enrichment Making Sense

Virtual Cow Eye Dissection-1 TSWBAT

1. Prepare for the cow eye dissection with this virtual cow eye dissection cow eye dissection website,  Foss Brain & Senses & Virtual Cow Eye Dissection

2. Define and label the parts of the eye: sclera, cornea, aqueous humor, pupil, lens, vitreous humor, retina, tapetum, iris, optic nerve, blind spot

3.  Science Journal- explain what the tapetum is and why humans don't  have this structure

NJCCCS 5.1  & 5.5

Read p. 610-617 Life Science Text: The Senses

Complete 7. Section 2 The Senses/ Enrichment Making Sense

1. Prepare for the cow eye dissection with this virtual cow eye dissection cow eye dissection website,  Foss Brain & Senses & Virtual Cow Eye Dissection

2. Define the parts of the eye: sclera, cornea, aqueous humor, pupil, lens, vitreous humor, retina, tapetum, iris, optic nerve, blind spot

3.Science Journal- tell about what eye structure you are most looking forward to seeing in the dissection and why

NJCCCS 5.1  & 5.5

1. Examine the external structures of the human eye and then draw and describe the features

2. Go over the interior structures of the eye and prepare for tomorrow's dissections

3. Science Journal- Determine and discuss how pupils respond to differing light levels from a demonstration

NJCCCS 5.1  & 5.5

Finish Virtual Cow Eye Dissection diagram and definitions:  Eye Dissection/Eye Diagram

Practice: Virtual Cow Eye Dissection

Cow Eye Dissection TSWBAT

1.Dissect a cow eye to find out about the internal structures of the mammalian eye

2. Explain how the human and cow eye are similar and different

3. Describe the relationship between structure and function of the mammalian eye

NJCCCS 5.1  & 5.5