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Fading Dot
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In this activity, learners play with a fuzzy-colored dot that has no distinct edges seems to disappear. As learners stare at the dot, its color appears to blend with the colors surrounding it.

Seeing in the Dark
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In this activity (17th on the page), learners investigate why you cannot see colors in dim light.

Thaumatrope
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In this activity, learners make an optical illusion toy from the 1800s to explore persistence of vision.

X-Ray Spectra
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In this activity, learners use simple materials to simulate the effect of X-rays in a safe way. Learners place a piece of window screen over a box and a cardboard pattern on top of the screen.