Presents a basic introduction to the ways in which different animals see. Shows that some animals have simple eyes and some have compound eyes, highlighting how these two eye-types function and how they aid the particular animal in functioning within its environment, eg the differences between the eye-types of hunted and hunter animals. Also defines lens, retina and iris. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
506061
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Adaptation
Animals & Wildlife → Animals - Physiology
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Vision
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)