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Superhuman: Optics and the Eye

Grades 8-12 | It’s no illusion, its optics at the RMSC! Paired with our newest traveling exhibit: Superhuman, we’re investigating vision, optics, and the structure of an eye!

  • Museum & Science Center
  • Hands-On Workshop
  • 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
  • Life Science
Super Human Field Trip

Hands-On Workshop

Students will work in pairs to dissect a cow eye, study its anatomy and structures, and learn how technology can adjust and adapt human vision! Students will deepen their understanding of vision by exploring how eyes react to light and how light moves, reflects, and refracts. After the dissection, students can explore how lenses can affect light and how lenses can help and adjust human vision.

Connects with-
New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) & Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

  • MS-PS4-2. Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.
  • MS-LS1-8. Gather and synthesize information that sensory receptors respond to stimuli, resulting in immediate behavior and/or storage as memories

How To Book

Need More Information?

  • Contact: Guest Services
  • Phone: 585.697.1942
  • Email: gr****************@**sc.org


When Is It?

  • Days Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Start Date: 09/15/2026
  • End Date: 06/26/2027
  • Program Length: 120 min.
  • Earliest Start Time: 10am

Who Should Attend?

  • Grades: 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
  • Minimum Attendance: 10
  • Maximum Attendance: 15

How Much Does It Cost?

  • In-person: $10/student to visit, plus $8 additional per person program charge (includes $2 materials fee for dissectables).

    1 free adult with every 5 students.

    RMSC adult members are free.

    In-Person Lunch Fee: $30 per classroom needed, students required to bring bag lunch.
  • Minimum Student Charge: 10