This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
Why should I worry about my eyes? I am young! I have years before I have to worry about things like my vision...right?
My students live in a low socioeconomic community in Southern California.
They are in seventh grade and for many this is the first science class they have ever had. The students have a burning curiosity to learn about the world around them. They are particularly interested in the human body and how it functions as it directly relates to their lives.
My Project
Everyday we use our eyes to observe the world around us. But how many of us truly understand how our eyes work? We often take our vision for granted, rarely pausing to consider what structures our eyes are made of and how such a small object can convert light into a signal our brain understands. Dissecting a sheep eye will allow students to observe first-hand how an eye is constructed and how each part we talked about in class works together to create the pictures we see.
This donation will allow every 4 students to observe an eyeball.
It will allow the students to have a visual and hands-on example of a very abstract concept. It is very important that student understand how their eyes function, especially in our technology era when students are spending hours on end staring at the bright lights of computers and video games. This activity will allow students to understand how fragile their eyes are and the importance of taking care of them.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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