Longfellow sixth-graders took a deep dive into the world of biology last week by dissecting a cow’s eye! Students explored the intricate structures that make vision possible and worked together to identify key components of the eye and their functions. #TosaProud
A special shoutout goes out to science teacher Nicole Schmidt Nowicki for leading an engaging lab with lots of energy, enthusiasm, curiosity, and a deeper appreciation for the complexity of living organisms!
DID YOU KNOW: Unlike human eyes, a cow’s eyes have a reflective layer called the tapetum lucidum, which reflects light back through the retina for a second chance to be captured by photoreceptors and allows animals to see better in low-light conditions. 👀 Cats and dogs also have this layer, which is why we can see an eyeshine when the light hits their eyes.