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This activity (aka "snack") provides instructions for discovering your blind spot. It is an exploration of light and visual perception using simple materials you may have around the house.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 11 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- a Mini-MagLite
- 3/8 inch dowel, cut to the length of an AA battery
- aluminum foil
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Senses and Perception
- Vision
- Perception
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Human Senses and Perception
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Physical Sciences
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Vibration and Waves
- Light and Optics
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Vibration and Waves
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Doherty, Paul
Rights:
- All rights reserved, The Exploratorium,