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Perception

Science activity that demonstrates depth perception
Thread the Needle

Using two eyes gives you depth perception.

Science activity that demonstrates the primary and secondary colors of light
The Three Little Pigments

Know your C, M, Y, and K.

Science activity that demonstrations adaptation in the visual system
Squirming Palm

Make the palm of your hand appear to squirm and twist.

Science activity that demonstrates depth perception
Size and Distance

So close, yet so far away.

Science activity that investigates the structure of the retina
Seeing Your Retina

Keep an eye on your retinal blood supply network.

Real Image

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Science activity that investigates the pupil
Pupil

Your pupil changes size to control how much light enters your eye.

Science activity that demonstrates proprioception
Proprioception

We know where our bodies are even with our eyes closed.

Science activity that demonstrates magnification by a pinhole
Pinhole Magnifier

Who needs expensive optical equipment to see better?

Science activity that demonstrates persistence of vision
Persistence of Vision

Your eye and brain hold on to a series of images to form a single complete picture.

Science activity that investigates peripheral vision
Peripheral Vision

Discover the outer limits of your eyes.

Science activity that demonstrates an image produced by a parabolic mirror
Parabolas

It’s all done with mirrors.

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