The best internet source for students: 

• General Information:
  • CK-12: Eyes
  • This website is designed to educate students on the structure of the eye. IT has a quick introduction then goes into the eye as an organ with some pictures to show the structure of the eye then rounds the page up with a video at the end.
    • I would send my students the link to this page then once they have worked through all the information I would ask them to write out and answer the review questions. Then, for extra credit, work through the “Explore more” section.

• Core Integration:
  • Once I introduce the eye as an organ I would have students evaluate situations and conditions that would hurt the eye and/or specific structures within the eyeball.
    • As a follow up to all the information my students have just received I would have them explore and answer the following questions:

1. Name 3 ways that one could practice poor health with your eyes.
2. Name the structure of the eye that would get damaged to extreme sun exposure.
3. DO research and find 5 ways to improve your eyesight with dies of physical exercises.

• Standards:
  • Article:    NHES Personal Health and Wellness PDF
    • NHES 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
      ●   PHW1.8.4 Describe appropriate ways to protect vision and hearing.
      ○    HBO 4. Prevent visions and hearing loss  
  • Biology Standards:
    • Standards were found on OSPI’s website.
    • 6-8 LS1A All organisms are composed of cells, which carry on the many functions needed to sustain life.
• Biology lesson

2. Internet Source for Teachers: informative, reliable

• General Information:
  • Prevent Blindness.org
    • Grades 6-8 Eye Health and Safety Curriculum
  • This website provided the best straight forward lessons about eye health that is specifically for grades 6 to 8. Not only does it provide worksheets and quizzes, there is a teacher guide  and power presentations as well. These lessons provide direct use or ability to be referenced by a teacher.
• Core Integration:
  • Once our students have learned all they can about the eye I would use the “Eye Fun Facts” PDF as the bridge into taking better care of your eyes.
    • In the follow up assignment I would have my grade 8s pair a fun fact with a healthcare tip.
• Standards:    Article: NHES Promoting Safety and Preventing Injury PDF
  NHES 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
  ●   S1.8.7 Describe ways to reduce injuries from falls.
  • HBO 3. Use safety equipment appropriately and correctly.
• Biology 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.

On the website it says that the content has been aligned with National Health, National Science and National Physical Education Standards. I was not sure which ones exactly, but I figured that this was one base on what worksheets and quizzes are on the website.

3. Internet Source for Parents: informational, resourceful

• General Information:
  • KidsHealth by Nemours
    • BEST eye resource for parents  
    • This could be a site that is educational regarding the content, allows the parent to learn how to discuss this topic with their child, or provides other great resources to a family.
  • I particularly liked this website because it provided terms in Spanish and ability to Listen to the articles. It also gave tips on what to look out for at home and school. Also what to expect when taking your child to the doctor’s office and symptoms to watch out for. This website also provided search bar and more resources to help parents understand their child’s eye health or what might increase eye health. I would introduce this website by telling parents that this resource  is a great tool to understand the importance of eye health.
    • This can be put into newsletters in the beginning of the year, and help parents are aware of their child’s eye health.