Seeing Your Blind Spot

Submitted by smileadmin on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 17:03

Source Institution

  • The Exploratorium

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Description

This activity (aka "snack") provides instructions for discovering your blind spot. It is an exploration of light and visual perception using simple materials you may have around the house.

Quick Guide

  • Preparation Time: Under 5 minutes
  • Learning Time: 10 to 30 minutes
  • Estimated materials cost: 1 cent - $1 per student
  • Age Range: Ages 11 - 14
  • Resource Type: Activity
  • Language: English

Materials List (per student)

  • a Mini-MagLite
  • 3/8 inch dowel, cut to the length of an AA battery
  • aluminum foil
Subjects

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Human Senses and Perception
      • Vision
      • Perception
  • Physical Sciences
    • Light and Optics
Audience

To use this activity learners need to

  • see
  • touch

Learning styles supported

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities
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By

Paul Doherty

Rights

All Rights Reserved, The Exploratorium,

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