Description

Students can construct this 3-dimensional model of a human eyeball, to make an anatomy model.  Once assembled, the hand sits on a display stand for children to examine at their leisure.

Features of the Eyeball Anatomy Model

• the direct objective is to
  • to disassemble and reassemble the  3-dimensional model of the eyeball
• indirectly, children;
  • improve their problem solving skills
  • gain a greater understanding of how each organ of the human body is dependent upon the brain to operate
  • develop an interest in biology or science, with a wish to learn more
• use this support material in conjunction with the Montessori biology or science curriculum
• aimed at the +8 year old children
• certified with ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO13485, and ICTI certificates

Contents of the Model

• highly detailed
• 35 separate pieces
• a display stand
• an instruction manual

In the gallery photographs, is a group of 4 of the anatomy models.  The model of the hand is as tall as a real-life child’s hand.  It stands next to the eyeball, which provides an idea of the size of the eyeball.

Size   

• stands 14cm (5½”) tall

Related Information:

• The hand anatomy model, provides a 3-D vision of what is under the skin; bones, muscles and nerves.
• Facial expression cards, offer the pre-school Child the opportunity to view what expressions ‘say’ i.e. mean when you see your face expressing disgust, a sour taste and many more expressions.
• For the elementary child, we suggest you view our upper elementary science category.

Further Reading and Resources:

1. Senses: Eyes & Sight for PreK-2 from the Resources Centre by HSTI

2. Your eyes from the Kidshealth.org