Documentary

• General Information:
  • Amazing Evolution of Eyes (Nature Documentary) HD  (44:55 minutes)
  • Published by: Science & Nature Documentaries HD
  • Date Published: April 25, 2015
  • Include the title, producer, year, length, and rating (G, PG, etc.).
  • I chose this documentary because I thought it would be interesting to students and be informational about the development of the eye. I specifically like how the documentary  highlights the different type of eyes and then relates it to the human eyes.

• • The documentary first talks about the evolution of eyes and the theory that each species is mutated and evolved through natural selection. This theory also relates to the many types of eyes that animal (including humans) species have. The document focuses on looking at the origin of the different species of animals and where their eye function had evolved from.  
  • Snippets or possible Start and Ends:
  • Amazing Evolution of Eyes
    • 3:35 -9:06 “Jellyfish Eyes”
    • 9:06 – 14:11 “ Trilobite Eyes”
    • 14:12-16:59 “Insect Eyes”
    • 17:00- 19:00  “Verbirte Eyes”
    • 19:02 – 27:00 “Dinosaur Eyes”
    • 27:01- 44:55 “ First Mammal Eyes”
• Core Integration:
  • I think this would be a great documentary to use as a tool when studying the different animal species in a biology or science classroom. I don’t think watching the full 44 minutes of the video would be beneficial, but based on which content of species you are covering in class and textbook, you can show the small clip of the documentary that relates. I would then talk about the different functions of the eyes and have the students compare the species function of eyes to our own human eyes and function. We can also talk about the different safety procedures humans have to use for our eyes unlike many species of animals that have eyes relate to the environment they live in. Making sure we relate knowledge from the textbook and documentary.
• Standards: ( I included all the standards under NHES 1 because I think that many of these topics could be applied).
  • NHES 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
•   S1.8.1 describe ways to reduce risk of injuries while riding in or on a motor vehicle.

○    HBO 1. Follow appropriate safety rules when riding in or on a motor vehicle.

○    HBO 3. Use safety equipment appropriately and correctly.

○    HBO 8. Support others to avoid risky behaviors and be safe.

•    S1.8.2 Identify the protective equipment needed for sports and recreational activities.

○    HBO 1. Follow appropriate safety rules when riding in or on a motor vehicle.

○    HBO 3. Use safety equipment appropriately and correctly.

•    S1.8.3 Explain the importance of helmets and other safety gear for biking, riding a scooter, skateboarding, and inline skating.

○    HBO 1. Follow appropriate safety rules when riding in or on a motor vehicle.

○    HBO 3. Use safety equipment appropriately and correctly.

○    HBO 8. Support others to avoid risky behaviors and be safe.

•    S1.8.7 Describe ways to reduce injuries from falls.

○    HBO 3. Use safety equipment appropriately and correctly.

○    HBO 4. Apply safety rules and procedures to avoid risky behaviors and injury.

○    HBO 5. Avoid safety hazards in the home and community.

○    HBO 6. Recognize and avoid dangerous surroundings.

•    S1.8.10 Describe ways to reduce risk of injury when playing sports.

○    HBO 3. Use safety equipment appropriately and correctly.

○    HBO 4. Apply safety rules and procedures to avoid risky behaviors and injury.

○    HBO 5. Avoid safety hazards in the home and community.

○    HBO 6. Recognize and avoid dangerous surroundings.

○    HBO 7. Get help for oneself or others when injured or suddenly ill.

•    S1.8.17 Describe ways to reduce risk from injuries from firearms.

○    HBO 4. Apply safety rules and procedures to avoid risky behaviors and injury.

○    HBO 5. Avoid safety hazards in the home and community.

○    HBO 6. Recognize and avoid dangerous surroundings.

○    HBO 8. Support others to avoid risky behaviors and be safe.

•    S1.8.21 Determine the benefits of reducing the risks for injury.

○    HBO 8. Support others to avoid risky behaviors and be safe.

• General Curriculum Standards:
  • Standards were found on OSPI’s website.
    6-8 LS1F Lifestyle choices and living environments can damage structures at any level of organization of the human body and can significantly harm the whole organism.

 

Popular Film:

 

General Information:

• • Title: Friends season 5, episode 22.
  • Producer: Marta Kauffman
  • Year:May 13, 1999
  • Length: 1:47
  • Rating: family
  • A brief description:
    • This clip from the popular TV series Friends is a section of an episode where Rachel needs to get an eye exam. She is clearly apprehensive and nervous about the whole situation. They doctor then mentions a few eye diseases he could have pointed out had she gone through with the examination and then gives her eye drops for her eye infection. Once she hears this she refuses the treatment to which the doctor responds with “Then I’ll see you in 3 months for a glass eye fitting.” Once he says that Rachel takes her eye health a little more seriously.
  • Provide a review:
    • This fun and energetic video clip addressed the need to get an eye checkup. It is fun and uses humor to demonstrate how one should not be weary of eye examinations. In Fact it points out that eye examinations can be useful to spot infections and diseases. It even makes fun of Rachel by saying if she doesn’t take care of her eyes, she will be fitted for a glass one in no time!
  • FRIENDS – S05E22

• Core Integration:
  • If I were to give a lesson in biology and the structure of the eye I would then introduce why it would be necessary to get an eye examination and what  that would look like. I would then play this clip and ask my students a series of questions such as:

1. What disease did the doctor mention that Rachel may be too young to have? Do you think she should have completed the eye exam to be sure?
2. Once the doctor recommended treatment to Rachel she refuses it; is it a good idea to refuse the advice from a doctor?
3. What did the doctor say would happen to Rachel if she refuses treatment?

• • • Follow up assignment: Go and do research about eye examinations. I want you to collect facts about what kinds of diseases/infections one can find/ prevent from getting an eye examination, how often should one get an eye examination, or even what signs and symptoms require one to immediately schedule an eye examination.

 

• Standards:
  • List the specific National Health Education Standards (NHES), Healthy Behavior Outcomes (HBOs – only applicable to NHES Standard 1 in the national document), and Learning Objectives for this resource.

Article: NHES Personal Health and Wellness PDF

NHES 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

•    PHW1.8.1 Summarize the benefits of good hygiene practices for promoting health and maintaining positive social relationships.

○    HBO 2. Practice appropriate hygiene habits.

•    PHW1.8.2 Summarize the benefits of getting proper rest and sleep for healthy growth and development.

○    HBO 3. Get an appropriate amount of sleep and rest.

•    PHW1.8.4 Describe appropriate ways to protect vision and hearing.

○    HBO 4. Prevent visions and hearing loss   

•    PHW1.8.5 Summarize actions to take to protect oneself against potential damage from exposure to the sun.

○    HBO 5. Prevent damage from sun.

•    PHW1.8.6 Explain the difference between infectious, noninfectious, acute and chronic diseases.

○    HBO 6. Practice behaviors that prevent infectious diseases.

○    HBO 7. Practice behaviors that prevent chronic diseases.

•    PHW1.8.12 Explain the behavioral and environmental factors that contribute to the major chronic diseases.

○    HBO 7. Practice behaviors that prevent chronic diseases.

• • List the specific standards for your general curriculum topic (math, science, etc.) that this activity is integrated into.  You will need to utilize resources from other classes and/or the internet to find these.

General Curriculum Standards:

Washington State OSPI biology standards for grade 8.

The specific Standard:

Grade: 6-8 PS3D

Content standard: Visible light from the Sun is made up of a mixture of all colors of light. To see an object, light emitted or reflected by that object must enter the eye.