Human Eye 3-D Model Making Kit

An interactive way to learn about the structure of the human eye.

Models are powerful tools for teaching science because they provide useful simplifications of structures and processes, helping to make the unseen seen and the complex simple.

Students make their eye model using the colorful parts working alone or in small groups. They then use their model to look at the structure of the eye and how we see.

The model covers the main parts of the eye: outer layer (sclera), middle layer (choroid) and inner layer (retina), cornea, iris, pupil, lens, fovea, optic nerve, ciliary body, suspensory ligaments and blind spot (optic disc).

The Model Making Kit includes enough materials for students to assemble up to 5 paper models working cooperatively. The comprehensive Teacher Resource Guide included provides illustrated readings, activities, key vocabulary and an assessment, along with teaching opportunities for students to Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend and Evaluate their understanding of the concepts presented.

Models are powerful tools for teaching science because they provide useful simplifications of structures and processes, helping to make the unseen seen and the complex simple.

Based upon the NGSS Standards, students are expected to develop and use models to represent structures, systems and processes, and then provide explanations, make predictions, or investigate possible solutions.

Using the ready-to-use materials provided with each 3-D model set, students first assemble a model to represent a structure or an entire system as an aid to develop questions and explanations. They will then generate data and observations that can be used to make predictions and communicate ideas to others.