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Revision as of 09:18, 12 September 2018
Contents
Key Stage 1
Meaning
Eyes are the part of the body that allows us to see.
About Eyes
- Most animals have only two eyes but some have more and some have no eyes at all.
- Eyes allow us to see colour.
- Eyelids blink a couple of times every minute to keep our eyes moist.
- Eyelashes are there to stop dust getting in our eyes.
- A person whose eyes don't see is called 'blind'.
- Your eyes can be damaged and make you blind if you stare at the sun.
Examples
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| A cat eye. | The eye of a goat. |
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| A chamelion's eye. | A crocodile eye. |
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Eyes are the part of the body that allows us to see.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The Eyes are a pair of sensory organs which allow us to see.
About Human Eyes
- The eye is made of several parts:
- Retina - Detects light.
- Optic Nerve - Sends electrical signals from the eye to the brain.
- Lens - Focuses the light onto the retina.
- Iris - The coloured part of the eye.
- Pupil - The hole in the iris that allows light into the eye.
- Cornea - The outer protective layer of the eye.
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| A diagram of the eye. |