Eyeballs or cameras—which have the best functions? The video presentations compare the important functions of the eyeball and the camera. As technology changes, cameras become more impressive, but the eyeball still out-functions the camera functions, no question! The lesson is an episode of a larger playlist that explores a wide range of physics concepts.

Concepts

lenses, convex, concave mirrors, vision

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Combine the video with others referenced to create a complete lesson
• Have pupils complete a Venn diagram to record characteristics while watching the video

Classroom Considerations

• Uses high-level vocabulary that may be challenging for ELLs

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides an option for subtitles in various languages
• Animations show the function of both eyes and cameras

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7