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In this activity, learners investigate visual perception as well as plan and conduct their own experiments. In "CLASS EXPERIMENT," learners discover how depth perception works by testing their ability to perform motor tasks with one eye or two eyes. In "TRY YOUR OWN EXPERIMENT," learners design experiments investigating visual illusions, such as shadow vs. figure, length of lines, or apparent size. They can investigate visual attention with "minimum difference tests." This lesson plan includes background information and guides for educators and learners.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Pencils or pens
- Measuring tools (cloth tape or meter stick)
- Plastic cups, beakers or other sturdy containers
- Small objects such as clothespins, small legos, paper clips
- Visual illusion figures, found at the end of Teacher's Guide
- Paper and markers or pens
- Rulers
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- The Brain and Nervous System
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Human Senses and Perception
- Vision
- Perception
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Human Body
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
- Probability
- Measurement
- Reasoning and Proof
- Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Technology
- The Design Process
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Physical Sciences
- Vibration and Waves
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Light and Optics
- Sunlight and Color
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Murray Ph.D., Marjorie A.
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Eric H. Chudler, 2009