Name: __________________________

Activity 8
Application of Lenses (The Human Eye, Microscope, Camera)

Group #: _____________

Activity A. The Human Eye Below is the drawing of the human eye. Write the names of the parts of the eye and their functions in the proper boxes. The clue list is there to help you. No. Part Name Function

Part Names Activity B. Microscope Lens Retina Ciliary Muscle Optic Nerve Pupil Cornea Iris

Functions Contains cells that detect light Opening to the inner eye Controls the size of the pupil Focuses image of object Controls shape of lens Transmits information to brain Outermost transparent layer of eye, begins focusing process

Below is the drawing of the microscope. Write the names of the parts of the microscope and their functions in the proper boxes.

Parts A. arm B. base C. body tube D. coarse focus knob E. diaphragm F. fine focus knob G. high power objective lens H. Mirror I. low power objective lens J. nosepiece K. ocular (eyepiece) L. stage M. stage clips

Functions 1. the lens you look through, magnifies the specimen 2. supports the microscope 3. holds objective lenses 4. magnify the specimen (2) 5. supports upper parts of the microscope, used to carry the microscope 6. used to focus when using the high power objective 7. where the slide is placed 8. regulates the amount of light reaching the objective lens 9. used to focus when using the low power objective 10. provides light 11. hold slide in place on the stage 12. the long tube that holds the eyepiece and connects it
No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

to the objectives. Part Name

Function

Activity C. Human Eye and The Camera

Fill up the blanks in Table which gives the similarities between a camera and a human eye in terms of their parts and functions. Similarities between a Camera and a Human Eye
Parts Camera a. shutter b. diaphragm c. _________ d. _________ e. film Human Eye ___________ ___________ pupil lens ___________ Functions Protects, opens and closes the eyeballs to exclude unnecessary light _______________________________ Opens and closes to control the intensity of the entering light _______________________________ Serves as screen where the image is formed

Activity D. Human Eye Defects

Study the figure below then answer the guide questions that follow. Perfect Eye Sight

Guide Questions: 1. In a normal vision, what part of the eye are the light rays focused? _____________________________ 2. In which eye condition can a person see near objects clearly but has difficulty focusing on far objects? ___________________________. 3. In which eye condition can a person see very far objects clearly but has difficulty focusing on near objects? _________________________________. 4. Which eye condition is caused by too short eye ball? _____________________ 5. Which eye condition is caused by too long eye ball? _____________________ 6. What is the other term for near sightedness? ___________________ Farsightedness? ______________________ 7. What lens is used to correct nearsightedness? ___________________ Farsightedness? ______________________