The Human Eye Worksheet
Explore the structure and function of the human eye with this worksheet for Grade 6 science students.
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The Human Eye Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram of the human eye when needed.
Study the diagram of the human eye below and answer the questions that follow.
1. What is the transparent outer layer at the front of the eye called?
2. Which part of the eye is responsible for controlling the amount of light that enters?
3. The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye is known as the .
4. Which of the following parts of the eye focuses light onto the retina?
Iris
Pupil
Lens
Cornea
5. What is the function of the optic nerve?
To produce tears
To send visual information to the brain
To protect the eye
To adjust the size of the pupil
Read each statement and circle True or False.
6. The pupil is the colored part of the eye.
True
False
7. Rods and cones are types of cells found in the retina.
True
False
8. Briefly explain how the eye allows us to see objects.
9. Why is it important to protect your eyes from bright sunlight?
Use the words from the word bank to complete the sentences below.
10. The colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil is the .
11. Images are formed on the at the back of the eye.