Vision
Why is light important for people to see?
Light needs to reflect off objects and into and animals eyes.
What is the name of the body part that acts as your frame, structure or support?
Skeleton
What are the 3 main parts of the eye?
White (sclera), Iris, Pupil
What is an illusion?
A trick on your brain.
True of False:
An owl has the same eye sight as a human.
False: An owl has a much greater ability to see things at a distance than a human.
What happens to a pupil when too much light tries to enter the eye?
It gets smaller to avoid damage to the retina.
What is the name of the body part where bones meet allowing them to move?
Joints
What is the name for the part of the eye that acts like a lens?
Cornea
True or False
The brain is the control center of your entire body.
True
Name a body part that allows an owl to sneak up on a mouse without being detected..how does it work?
Answers may vary
What do blind people see?
They see light and dark or they see nothing.
What are the string-like parts of your body that are pulled by muscles to help you move?
Tendons
What part of the eye is located at the back, and senses the light?
Retina
Why is the brain so difficult for scientists to figure out how it works?
It doesn't have any moving parts, so when it is dissected they can't see how it works.
Name a body part that allows an owl to sneak up on a mouse without being detected..how does it work?
Answers may vary
Why do some people have trouble with their vision?
The shape of their eye doesn't allow the image to fall on the retina correctly.
How is a human hand/foot similar to the owls foot?
It contains the same parts and can be used to grab
What is the word that comes from the Greek goddess of rainbows? (Think about colors)
Iris
How does information travel through an owl's body?
Answers will vary
How can people with vision problems still see?
They have corrective lenses, or they have surgery.
How would our bodies be different if we didn't have bones?
We would be a blob of goo or a pile of muscles and skin.
What is the pupil of the eye?
It is a hole in the middle of the iris.
How could nerves keep us safe?
They allow us to feel pain and react to them to move away from danger.
How does an owl use its brain to catch its food?
The brain is the center and sends all the messages to the body parts telling them what to do.