Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III - CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA

LESSON PLAN IN SCIENCE 3

I. OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

a. Name and identify the parts of the eye and describe their functions through written activities;

b. Appreciate the importance of maintaining eye health and express a commitment to practicing
good eye care habits;

c. Perform an eye care routine, including proper hygiene practices for maintaining healthy eyes.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: The Eyes

Reference: “Science for Young Learners,” pages 44-48 (Grade 3)

Materials: PowerPoint presentation, laptop, pictures, and activity sheets.

Values Integration: Emphasizing health awareness and self-care.

III. PROCEDURE

A. Preliminary Activities

1. Prayer
2. Greetings
3. Checking of Attendance
4. Classroom Management
B. Review

● Recap the previous lesson on living things by asking students to recall key points.

C. Motivation

● Engage students with an interactive activity related to vision.

(A "blindfolded" game where students have to identify objects by touch.)

D. Presentation

● Pose a question to learners: "How do we see?"

Show a relevant example of the eye using the PowerPoint presentation.

E. Discussion

THE IMPORTANCE OF EYES

The eyes are the organs that give you your sense of sight. They take in a lot of information.
Because of your sight, you learn more and faster. Through them, you can identify shapes, sizes,
and colors. Because of them, you can enjoy watching the sunset or seeing the faces of your loved
ones. There are a lot of things that you can enjoy when you see things through your eyes.

PARTS OF THE EYE

The eyes are complex organs with different parts. The eyes are protected externally by the
eyelids and are located in the eye socket. Internally, they are composed of various parts that serve
various functions.
Iris

The Iris is the colored part of the eyes. Its color can range from green, blue, hazel, and dark
brown. It is the part of the eyes that controls the amount of light that enters the eyes. It does this
by increasing and decreasing the size of the pupil.

Pupil

The pupil is the inner and darker part at the center of the iris. This is where the light passes
through before it reaches the lens. It changes its size depending on the amount of light the eyes
receive. The pupils enlarge when there is very little light so as to allow more light to enter the
eye.

Lens

The lens is a transparent and curved part of the eye that refracts light to focus on the retina. The
lens changes its shape in order to focus the image being seen by the eye. It is located directly
behind the iris.

Cornea

The cornea is the eyes' external protective layer. Together with the sclera-the white part of the
eye-the cornea protects the eyes from dirt and germs from entering the eyes. Aside from
protecting the internal structure of the eyes, it also helps in focusing the entry of light into the
retina.

Retina

The retina is the thin layer of tissue inside the eye. It senses the light entering the eye and creates
electrical impulses of the image you see to the optic nerve.

Optic Nerve

The optic nerve is located at the back of the eye. It has more than one million nerve fibers. It is
also called the second cranial nerve. It is the entryway of the communication highway between
your eyes and your brain.
COMMON DISEASES OF THE EYE

Refraction Errors

Refraction errors refer to vision problems that make it hard to see clearly. They include
nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Nearsightedness (also known as myopia) is the
condition where a person has difficulty in seeing things clearly that are far. Farsightedness or
hyperopia is the opposite of nearsightedness. It is the condition where a person has difficulty
seeing things that are near. Astigmatism, on the other hand, is the condition when there is an
imperfection on the curvature of the cornea or the lens which results to blurred vision both near
and far. Mild to moderate refraction errors can be corrected through the use of corrective glasses.

Cataract

Cataract is a condition where the lens of the eye, which is normally clear, builds up white cloudy
parts. Cataracts may slowly develop over the course of time resulting to blurry vision. This
usually develops when people get old. However, some babies may be born with them at birth as a
result of birth defects. Cataracts can be removed through surgery.

TAKING CARE OF THE EYES

Like any other organ in your body, the eyes must be kept healthy in order to function well. The
following are just some of the ways you can take care of your eyes.

1. Know your family medical history.

Knowing your family medical history is a good start in taking care of your eyes. In this way, you
can make the necessary precautions and checkups since you will may be more predisposed to
develop eye illness since your family may have the genes to develop some eye diseases.

2. Eat well.

Good nutrition is a big part of keeping the body in top form. This is also true for your eyes. Eat
food that are rich in lutein, zinc, vitamin C, and vitamin E. This can be achieved by eating green
leafy vegetables, oil rich fishes, non-meat protein source like nuts. beans, and eggs. Eating citrus
rich fruits like oranges can be a good source of vitamin C.
3. Use the correct light.

Looking at things that are too bright is not good for the eyes. Staring straight at bright lights and
the Sun hurts your eyes. Wearing sunglasses protects your eyes from ultraviolet rays. However,
trying to see things with very minimal light may also damage your eyes. Your eyes strain to see
things in the dark, so read with ample lighting to avoid them from working too hard.

4. Limit your screen time.

Prolonged exposure to screen light of your television, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone is bad for
your eyes. Pause and rest your eyes if you feel that they are being strained. Rest your eyes by
closing them or looking away every 20 minutes. Blink your eyes if you feel that they are dry or
itching. Do not scratch them with your hand. Use anti-glare protectors if you can and position
your screen well so that it does not reflect any glare.

5. Make regular eye checkups.

Like visiting your dentist, a visit to your eye doctor should also be made a habit. Having regular
eye checkups spot eye diseases at an early stage making them easier to treat.

F. Application

● Students will Answer "Test Yourself A and B" on page 47 of their textbook.

A. Identify and label the parts of the eye.

 B. Write Good if each item presents a good action for your eyes and if not.

1. Eating green leafy vegetables

2. Staring directly at the Sun

3. Reading at night with just a candle as source of light

4. Rubbing your eyes with hands

5. Playing mobile games for hours without any breaks

6. Reading books with very small prints

7. Asking your parents for your medical history

8. Taking breaks when reading for extended periods of time

9. Visiting the eye doctor regularly

10. Reading in the dark

G. Generalization

● Summarize key points discussed in class.

IV. EVALUATION

● Students will Answer "Do It Yourself A" on page 41 on their textbook.

Do It Yourself

A. Not everything that you see is as it seems. Some pictures, like the one shown below,
can trick the eyes. These types of pictures are called optical illusions.

Answer the following questions orally.

V. ASSIGNMENT

● Students will find and print optical illusions from the Internet to share with classmates,
completing "Do It Yourself B" on page 41.
Prepared by:

KYLA CASSANDRA A. VIESNA

Student Teacher

Noted by:

MARIELLE SALONGA
Cooperating Teacher