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In this activity (12th on the page), learners investigate their ability to discriminate (see) different colors.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity (1st on the page), learners find their blind spot--the area on the retina without receptors that respond to light.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this optics activity, learners conduct an experiment to explore peripheral vision. Learners collect data about their ability to see shapes, colors, or letters using their peripheral vision.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this optics activity, learners build an animation tool to make mini movies. When you spin a phenakistascope, the pictures move so quickly that your eyes and brain can't separate the images.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity about vision and optical illusions, learners conduct a simple test to demonstrate how our eyes create "afterimages." Learners stare at a black cardboard bat for at least 30 seconds an

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners create an optical illusion by spinning two attached cups. A round ball seems to magically appear when the cups spin.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners surprise their eyes with an optical illusion involving arrows made out of pipe cleaners.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 Under 5 minutes
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In this optics activity, learners investigate afterimages.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 5 to 10 minutes