Each group needs:

• Bright Ideas Worksheet (one per student)
• 1-2 micro:bits and accessories (depending on how many you have or can buy)
• 1 micro USB cable
• 2 AAA batteries
• 1 battery holder for micro:bit
• 1 Chromebook or laptop computer
• any supplies the students come up with that they will need to solve their problem (e.g., cardboard, paper, tape, sticks, plastic cups, plastic containers, foam sheets, other household materials to test, etc.)

For the teacher to demonstrate (or for students to test on their own):

• 1 flashlight
• 1 mirror

Materials for the entire class to share (these are suggestions to make the eye model):

• cardboard or cardstock (about 2 pieces of cardstock per eye model)
• toilet paper or paper towel rolls (great for the optic nerve)
• paper (in eye colors such as blue, green, and brown, and gray shades and black for the back of the eye)
• markers for the eye color (blue, green, brown, and gray shades)
• paint for eye texture (blue, green, brown, and gray shades)
• tape and/or glue
• scissors
• zip-lock bag or sheet protector (anything clear to act like a cornea)
• compass or other items to help make a circle
• any other craft supplies the students want to use to build their eye model
• (optional) building supplies or clay (to build the eye model out)
• (optional) 3X credit-card magnifier (if you want to add a “real” lens to the eye model)

Videos that support the activity:

• BrainPop Eyes - https://www.brainpop.com/health/bodysystems/eyes/movie (must have a subscription)
• Generation Genius Light Reflection and Vision https://www.generationgenius.com/videolessons/light-reflection-and-vision-video-for-kids (must have a subscription)
• Human Eye - The Dr. Binocs Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axpCN6Vj9p0 (free on YouTube)