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Science Struck: How Do Optical Illusions Work? HandoutScience Struck: How Do Optical Illusions Work? Handout
Publisher
Science Struck
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4th - 8th
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Science
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Handouts & References
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For Administrator Use
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Lexile Measures
990L
Handout

Science Struck: How Do Optical Illusions Work?

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Learn how the eyes play tricks on us when we look at optical illusions. This resource explains many of the techniques used to challenge our visual perception.

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Concepts

similarity, optical illusions

Additional Tags

chromatic aberration, closure, continuity, hallucination, illusion of contrast, mirage, proximity, buzzle.com: sciencestruck: how do optical illusions work?, droste effect

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional

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