AQA new specification-B10.6-Role of new technology (common eye problems)-worksheet

This worksheet has been created in accordance to the NEW AQA specification (2016) for the Homeostasis and Response Topic and is to be used with students studying triple sciences (Biology ONLY)

A small part of the specification requires students to be aware of the role of new technologies in corrective eye surgery.

I created a comprehension task for my high ability year 11 students, it requires students to read a scientific article and answer a series of questions. This is an excellent stretch and challenge activity that exposes students to advanced scientific terms as well as new science. It can easily be set as a homework task. Answers can be found in the article.

I was very pleased with the outcome of this activity, I loved that it opened a huge discussion in my class, please share your thoughts on this resource once you’ve had a go with your own students :)

AQA specification reference: 4.5.2.3

New technologies now include hard and soft contact lenses, laser surgery to change the shape of the cornea and a replacement lens in the eye.