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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Optical Illusions for Kids

For Students 3rd - 5th
An interesting discussion of optical illusions, their benefits for children, the skills incorporated in drawing your own, and some different types.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: History of Optical Illusions

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the philosophers and scientists who studied optical illusions and some of the techniques used to create the illusions.
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Graphic
Other

Sidewalk Chalk Guy

For Students 9th - 10th
This unknown chalk pastel artist creates unbelievable 3-dimensional images on the sidewalks of the city.
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Interactive
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: La Pared Del Cafe

For Students 3rd - 8th
This optical phenomenon was observed for the first time on the wall of a cafe in Bristol.
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Interactive
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Ilusion De Paul Churchland

For Students 3rd - 8th
Are the two red segments always the same size? Press the guide button to find out.
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Interactive
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Ilusion De Hans Kuiper

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you see four concentric red squares? Use the green square to find out.
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Interactive
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Triangulo De Kanisza

For Students 3rd - 8th
How many triangles do you see?
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Interactive
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Segmentos Alineados?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Observe the red and the green segment and predict if they are aligned.
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Activity
Children's Discovery Museum

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose: Color Blending Top

For Students 1st - 5th
Put a new spin on blending colors by creating your own spinning top. Mix colors through motion and make this optical illusion spring to life.
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Activity
Other

Vision rx.com: Optical Illusions

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an explanation of exactly what optical illusions are, and gives a few basic examples to illustrate the text.