Year 7 Eyeball Assignment

Name: __________________________

DATE DUE: / / DATE SUBMITTED: / /

Tasks

1. Make a 3D model of an eyeball. The model must be able to be displayed for a week
without giving off offensive odours or liquids. The model must meet the following
criteria:
a. It must contain all six parts from the textbook.
b. Each of these six parts must be correctly labelled.
c. An explanation of what each of these six parts does is to be handed in with the model.
The explanation can be on a drawing, PowerPoint presentation written or using another
way after discussion with your teacher. The equivalent of half a page of writing is
expected.
d. The model must have three more parts not in the textbook.
e. Each of these three parts must be correctly labelled too.

2. Interview someone whose eyes need help in some way, such as glasses or contact lenses.
Describe the following using drawings where needed:
a. What is the problem?
b. How is the problem solved, or, why can't the problem be solved? For example, How do
the glasses solve the problem?
c. What could be done to prevent the problem or to stop it from getting worse?
d. You can report the results of your interview in other ways apart from writing and drawing,
but discuss it with the teacher first.
e. You will show your model and assignment to a Year 5 student before it goes on display in
the library. Make sure your explanation is understandable to a Year 5 student who has
not studied the eye.

3. Present your model to a Year 5 student. This will be done during class time.
a. Read your interview report (part 2 of this assignment) to the Year 5 student and ask them
whether they understood what was explained. Which parts did they understand well and
which parts didn't they understand?
b. Write a report on
i. What was good about your explanation and model. Why was it good? How do you
know that it was good?
ii. How your explanation and your model could have been improved if you were to
repeat this assignment. Explain why you would make these improvements.

4. After completing the presentation in part 3 above, you can make final improvements to your
model and/or your explanation of the eye problem before handing it in.

Notes

 The model can be made from any material that does not give off offensive odours or
liquids. Papier mâché takes a lot more work than other materials.
 The model and interview information will be put on display in the library.
 You will have one lesson of class time only to work on this assignment. The rest
must be completed at home.
 ASSESSMENT SHEET

High Med Low N/S

Part Criteria Comments
1. Uniqueness of the model. Bonus (max 5
marks)
1a. Model contains six parts from the
text. / 12
1b. Each of the six parts from (1a)
correctly labelled. /6
1c. Description of what the six parts
from (1a) do. / 12
1d. Model contains three parts not in
the text. /6
1e. Each of the three parts from (1d)
correctly labelled. /3
2a. Description of the problem. /3
2b. Description of how the problem is
fixed, or, description of why the
problem can't be fixed. /6
2c. Description of how the problem
could be prevented or stopped
from getting worse. /3
2e. Language is appropriate for a Year
5 student. /3
3b. Good points and improvements to
the assignment. /6
Bibliography /3
Neatness and presentation /6
OVERALL RESULT
/56

Explanation

Marking
The assignment will be marked by the teacher, except for the Bonus section
(Uniqueness of the model). The “Uniqueness of the model” section is marked by the
students when all the models are on display in the library. Any marks greater than 100%
due to bonus marks are capped at 100%. A unique model is one that has the following
features:
 is different to many of the other models
 the student has put a lot of thought into creating it
 it shows a lot of detail
 Guidelines

The criteria is marked along the following guidelines:

Criteria Low High

1 Described above.
1a Three parts from the textbook Each of the six parts from the textbook are
are represented accurately* in represented accurately* in the model.
the model.
1b Three parts from the textbook Each of the six parts from the textbook are
are labelled correctly. labelled correctly.
1c The functions of at least two The functions (what it does; why the eye
parts from the textbook are needs this part to work) of at lease five of
described accurately*. the parts from the textbook are described
accurately*.
1d One part from a source external Each of the three parts from a source
to the textbook is represented external to the textbook are represented
accurately* in the model. accurately* in the model.
1e One part from a source external Each of the three parts from a source
to the textbook is labelled external to the textbook are labelled
correctly. correctly.
2a There is a brief description of the An in depth$ description of the problem. It
problem without much detail. describes when and how the problem
occurred, which parts of the eye are
affected and how they are affected.
Correct terminology is used for the parts of
the eye.
2b The treatment is described There is an in depth$ description of how
briefly, without much detail. the problem is fixed or why it can't be
fixed. Treatments which did not work are
also described and a reason given, if it is
known, why they didn't work. Correct
terminology is used for the parts of the
eye.
2c The prevention, or how it could The prevention, or how it could be stopped
be stopped from getting worse, from getting worse, is described in depth$.
is described briefly.
2e The assignment uses words The assignment is written so that most
which are either too technical for Year 5 students would be able to
a Year 5 student, or words that a understand it. Technical terms, particularly
Year 2 student would find quite for parts of the eye, are explained in
easy, or a combination of both. everyday language.
3b Good points and/or Good points and improvements are
improvements are described described briefly. Many good points and
briefly. No reasons are given. improvements with reasons are given, at
least one good point and one
improvement from the model, and, from

Bibliography The title of the book is given.
Neatness The work in at least two of 1c,
2a, 2b, 2c and 3b is not
scrappy#.
the explanation.
At least one external source is referenced
containing all the parts required and in the
correct order for an accurate reference.
The overall appearance of 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c
and 3b is neat and well ordered. There is
no scrappy# work. The work has headings
and is written in proper sentences and
paragraphs. The model may be a little
unstable but holds together if it is not
touched.

Notes:
*A part is “represented accurately” if it is:
 approximately the right size compared to the rest of the model,
 approximately the right shape, and
 in approximately the right place.
 The colour is not as important.

Scrappy work may have:

#

 untidy writing or drawings,

 torn or crumpled paper, or
 many proofreading errors such as:
○ spelling mistakes,
○ unfinished sentences or missing words, or
○ sections that don't make sense.

An “in depth” description would include:

$

 an answer to the questions, “Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.” For
example, in part 2a which asks about “the problem”:
○ Who has the problem? Tell their name and something about them in 1 to 2
sentences (name, job, where they live, how you know them).
○ What is the problem? Describe the problem. Is something the wrong shape, not
working properly, damaged?
○ When did the problem start? When was it first noticed? When was treatment
started?
○ Where is the problem? Where in the eye? Which parts are affected?
○ Why is this a problem? Why does it stop the eye from working normally?
○ How did the problem start?
 a diagram
 sentences explaining what the diagram shows
 Note that 2b asks about “the solution” (so replace “the problem” with “the
solution”) and 2c discusses “the prevention.”