Classroom Resource

The Senses: Seeing StudyJam

Subject Area

Science

Grade(s)

Overview

This classroom resource provides a video that will describe the parts of the eye and how they work to allow sight. After utilizing this resource, the students can complete the short test to assess their understanding. This resource will provide background information to students before they create their own models.

Content Standards

Science (2015) Grade(s): 4

SC15.4.8
Construct a model to explain that an object can be seen when light reflected from its surface enters the eyes.

Unpacked Content

Vocabulary

reflection
opaque
translucent
transparent
refraction

Knowledge

Students know:

Light enters the eye, allowing objects to be seen.
Light reflects off of objects, and then can travel and enter the eye.
Objects can be seen only if light follows a path between a light source, the object, and the eye.

Skills

Students are able to:

Construct a model to make sense of a phenomenon.
Identify relevant components of the model including: light (including the light source), objects, the path that light follows, and the eye.

Understanding

Students understand that:

An object can be seen when light reflected from its surface enters the eyes.

Scientific and Engineering Practices

Developing and Using Models

Crosscutting Concepts

Cause and Effect

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/human-body/seeing.htm

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Learning Activity

Resource Provider

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/

Accessibility

License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

http://www.scholastic.com/terms.htm

Comments or Notes

The test may be completed as a whole group or independently on student devices.

There is a printable available that includes a short synopsis of the video and definitions of the vocabulary words. This could be used as a notetaking sheet for students as they watch the video.

Approved Date

2020-04-01

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type