Instructional Unit: To See or Not to See

The Eye.

Eden J. 1978. The eye book. New York. Viking Penguin, Inc. 1978. This paperback book is easy reading (cost $3.95)..

Perry J. Our wonderful eyes. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1965.

Schuman B.N. Human eye. New York: Antheneum, 1968. Answers such questions as: “What are the parts of the eye? How does the eye take the light that comes into it? Why do some people need glasses and others do not?”.

Sutton-Vane , Story of eyes. New York: Viking Press, 1958. Reveals many mysteries connected with the priceless gift of vision. Discusses what is happening now to the human eye and what may possibly happen to the eye on our next stage of life -space. Grade 6-12.

Meyer J. Prisms and lenses. New York: World Publishing Co., 1969. Gives the basic physical principles of optics. Discusses how lenses can be used for scientific research and analysis in police laboratories. It provides nontechnical language for the understanding of the principals of light, as well as application of prisms and lenses..

Sands G. Why glasses? The story of vision. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Lerner Publication, 1960. It is from the Medical Book for Young People series. Discusses professions dealing with the eyes. Defines and explains the jobs of optornetrist and optician. Includes simple definitions of many terms..

Schwartz J. Through the magnifying glass. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1954. It has a nice chapter on lenses and how to use them..

Richard C. Eye glasses. Atlanta, Humanities Co., 1979. This book is about fashion in eyeglasses..

Adler I. The story of light. New York: Harvey House, Inc., 1971. Simple experiments and observations of light. Reveals the physical properties of light. Illustrations and diagrams amplify the story. (4-8).

Barrett D. Light-discovering the science of light. New York. World Publishing Co., 1972. Chapter 3 - Light Rays and Lenses..

Gramet C. Light and sight. New York, Abelard Co., 1963.

Feravalo R. Junior science book of light. Champaign, III.: Garrard Press, 1966.

Freeman M. Freeman I. Fun Experiments with light. New York: Random House, 1963. Included: Why the pupil of the eye looks black. How to make a periscope. (3-6).

Mueller C. Light and vision. New York: Time Life Inc., 1966. A part of the N.Y. Life Science Library..

Munch T. What is light. Chicago: Benefic Press, 1960.

Ruchlis H. The wonder of light - A picture story of how and why we see. New York: Harper and Row, Publishers, 1960. Optics: Good chapter on lenses and light. Statements for discussion - our great radio and TV industries were developed as a result of the study of the nature of light by scientists..

Becler N. Experiments in optics. New York: Thomas Crowell, 1951. Experiments in optical illusion proving that you can't trust your eyes. Also learn how to care for your eyes and about how we see..

Paraquin C. Eye teasers - Optical illusion puzzles. New York: Sterling, 1976.

Simon S. The optical illusion book. New York: Four Winds Press, 1976. A discussion of optical illusion with explanation of why we see them.

Kettlekamp L. Tricks of eye and mind. New York: William Morrow and Co., 1974. Describes various kinds of optical illusion experiments, gives refraction and reflection clues and discusses their use in art (pointillism and op art)..

Barr G. Research ideas for young scientists. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1958. Well written and chock full of ideas for unusual science activities. (4-8).

Delaney Ned . Two strikes four eyes. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1976. Afraid of being teased, Toby refuses to wear his glasses until he realizes that playing baseball well is more important..

Goodsell J. Katies Magic Glasses. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1965.

Kelton N. Harry Four eyes. New York, Raintree Publications, 1979. A cute story about a boy whose friends called him four eyes. The boy turned out to be Harry Truman..

Klein A. Masers and lasers. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, Co., 1971. To be used to spark interest in the use of lasers..

Moor T. How to make your science project scientific. New York: Antheneum, 1974. A highly readable introduction to the scientific method of research and the various forms of its methodology. (4-9).

Whittman H. Eyeglasses and the quarter. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Denison, 1978. Fictional story, but great for discussion to use for a group activity. Grades 3-5..

Teacher References.

Abruscato J. Hassard J. The whole cosmos catalog of science activities. Goodyear Pub. Co., 1976. Of specific interest would be following pages. 42 (side vision), 44 (finding your blind spot), 45 (opticklers)..

Bailey J. Blough G. The basic science program. Chicago: Scott, Foresman & Co., 1965. Specifically: Teacher's Guidebook for Science Is Advertising. Science for the middle grades -Chapter 5 (jam packed with objective, test yourself kinds of questions, what do you think questions, experiments, materials needed, suggestions).

Blanc S. Farley M. Modern elementary science. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., 1971. Unit 2 gives overview and process skills to be covered. Adds optional questions.

Driscroll W. Handbook of optics. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1978.

Lieberg O. Wonders of light. New York: Dodd, Mead & Co., 1966.

Lowery L.F. The everyday science sourcebook. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1978. This book facilitates location of experiences pertaining to specific learning behavior useful in the science process (e.g., observing, measuring, classifying)..

Morrison R.J. The contact lens book. New York: HRL Publishing Co., 1976. It was Dr. Morrison who - having worked with the Czechoslovakian Academy of Science, which is credited with the invention of the soft contact lens - was assigned the patent which introduced the soft lens to the rest of the world. Format is question and answer style. He is Associate Professor of Optometry and Ophthalmology..

Navarra J.G. Zafforoni J. Science today for the elementary school teacher. New York: Harper Row, 1960.

Roth A. Arnold Roth's crazy book of science. New York: Grosset and Dunlap, 1976. The chapter on “prisms and lenses” is very good. It is a very humorous and unique book..

Strong C.L. The amateur scientist. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1960.

Walker J. The flying circus of physics - with answers. New York: John Wiley and Sons, 1977. Chapter 5. Ray Optics. To be used by teacher and some students. It is a delightful and creative book, a real “turn on” to everyday physics. Includes a bibliography including many journal articles for the advanced student..

Gregg J.R. “Your vision is vital.” Instructor, D 1969, Vol. 79, 54-5.

Haley P.A. “Injuries caused by eyeglasses.” Journal of School Health, Nov. 1970, Vol. 40, 494-6.

Hoover R. Kincaid M. “The ideal workup in the Ophthalmologist's office.” Sight Sawing Review, Spring 1978, Vol. 48, 7-18.

merican Optometric Association Communication Division 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri 63141.

1. Miracle of Vision, Color, 16mm, sound, 15 minutes. An excursion into the phenomenon of vision and the mechanics of the human eye..

2. O.D.'s, the Vision Care Specialist (1971) Color, 16mm, sound, 15 minutes. Career guidance for a Doctor of Optometry degree. Rewarding life in general practice, research, and in specialties, such as contact lenses, etc. Requires borrower to pay return postage and book 2 months in advance..

Baush and Lomb Incorporated Film Distribution Service P.O. Box 450, 1400 N. Goodman St. Rochester, N.Y. 14602.

1. The Quest for Better Vision. Color, 16mm, sound, 26 minutes. Soft contact lens and the unique manufacturing process - spincasting..

2. The Incredible Seeing Machine. Color, 16mm, sound, 26 minutes. Actual class of Univ. of Miami students as they explore different aspects of vision. History of and the development of corrective lenses. Contributions of the eye professionals. Borrower pays return postage. Book 6 months in advance.

Bell Telephone Laboratories (Request made through local Bell System Business office).

1. Conquest of Light (1964). Color, 16mm, sound, 10 minutes. For non-technical audience - tells the story of the laser - optical maser. Requires borrower to pay return postage, book well in advance, return 3 days after receipt..

California Optometric Association P.O. Box 259 Sacramento, CA 95812.

1. Optometry - For Eyes to See. Color, 16mm, sound, 28 minutes. A documentary of optical products and scientific instruments at work..

2. Dr. Tom and His Magic Tree. Color, 16mm, sound, 141/2 minutes. Cartoon depiction of good vision and eye health. It is narrated through antics of a couple of “blurs.” Borrower pays return postage. Book well in advance..

Motion Picture Service P.O. Box 252 Livingston, N.J. 07039.

1. You and Your Eyes. Color, 16mm, sound, 8 minutes. Narrated by Jimminy Cricket - eyesight and eye safety film..

2. Optometry - A Career With Vision. Color, 16mm, sound, 141/2 minutes. Presents optometry as a young and growing profession. It outlines the work of the optometrist and requirements of the profession..

The University of Akron Dept. of Radio/TV Information North Hall, Rm. 210 Akron, Ohio 44325.

1. Blueberries are Red When They are Green. Color, 16mm, sound, 18 minutes. The way the human eye interprets color and light. For certain states only, and requires booking 9 months in advance and borrower.