Persistence of Vision

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If you had a long tube with a 5 millimeter wide slit, would you see the entire Golden Gate Bridge? Of course not, but if you moved that slit back and forth rapidly, you might see how your brain fills in the blanks...

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
Under 5 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 14
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • Utility or X-Acto knife
  • Cardboard mailing tube about 3 inches (8 cm) in diameter and 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) long
  • A cap for the tube or black paper and tape
  • Ruler and pencil

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Human Senses and Perception
      • Vision
      • Perception
  • Physical Sciences
    • Vibration and Waves
      • Light and Optics

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