Extraordinary Eyeballs!
-Building a Model of the Human EyeQuickTi me™ and a
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name: __________________
block: ______
date: ___________________
Purpose: to learn all the parts of the human eye and the
function of each part
QuickTi me™ and a
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Your mission: Build a 3-D model of the human eye using the materials
provided and create a legend that identifies and explains each
part of the eye
This project is worth ______ marks and due on __________________
STEP 1: Create a draft listing all the parts of the human eye and a brief
description of each part. You must include the following parts:
* pupil
* lens
* blind spot
* iris
* retina
* sclera
* cornea
* optic nerve
STEP 2: Decide which materials you will use to represent each part of
the eye and then gather what you need to build your eye model
eg) pipe cleaners, balloon, cup, saran wrap, string, etc…
STEP 3: Build a 3D version of the human eye using the materials
provided. Give your model a title.
STEP 4: Label each part of your eye model and create a legend that
includes a short written description of the job that each part does &/or
of it’s structure.
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HINTS FOR SUCCESS:
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i) complete a draft of all the parts and functions first & have it peer edited
ii) build your model large enough so all parts can be easily recognized
iii) label neatly and use colour, size or underlining to make labels stand out
iv) clearly organize your legend & include details in your written descriptions
v) be creative so that your eye model is attractive and draws attention
Marking Criteria:
 all 8 parts of the eye listed in your notes are included
 all 8 parts of the eye are labeled correctly and clearly
 written descriptions of the functions of each part are complete, correct & in your own
words
 the legend is clear and easy to understand
 the Eye Model is attractive, neat, colourful and creative
EVALUATION RUBRIC:
Parts of the
Eye
Labeling
Description
of Functions
(weighted
X 2)
Creativity &
Appearance
Beginning
1
Developing
2
Accomplished
3
Exemplary
4
Many parts are
missing.
Parts are not
shown in the
correct spot
or in
proportion
Many parts are
not labeled
correctly or at
all. Labeling is
messy/unclear.
Some spelling
mistakes.
Written
descriptions
are missing,
incorrect,
incomplete.
Full sentences
are not used.
Some parts &
organs are
shown clearly.
Some errors in
the location or
placement of
parts.
Some parts
are labeled
correctly.
All parts &
included and
shown in the
correct place
All parts are
included,
shown clearly,
& correctly,
Colour is used.
All parts are
labeled
correctly with
correct
spelling.
travels
Some written
descriptions
are included.
Details are
lacking or
several errors
present.
Descriptions
of all parts
included. Most
are correct.
The eye model
lacks
creativity &
effort. Messy,
colour is NOT
used. No title.
Appearance is
untidy.
Colour is not
used. A title is
missing.
Model is neat,
well designed
and attractive.
Colour is used.
Title included
All parts are
labeled
correctly.
Labels are
neat, clear &
spelt
correctly.
Descriptions
of all parts are
complete,
correct,
detailed & in
full sentences.
Own words are
used.
WOW!!! Model
is large,
colorful,
creative, neat
& clear. Title
is descriptive.
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What I like BEST about your eye model is:
______________________________________________________________________
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