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Science activity that demonstrates depth perception

Thread the Needle

Using two eyes gives you depth perception.

Science activity that explores images from a concave mirror.

Touch the Spring

You can see it, but you can’t touch it.

Science activity that demonstrates the force of pressure in a vortex

Vortex

Whirling water creates a tornado in a bottle.

Science activity that demonstrates the behavior of a spherical lens

Water Sphere Lens

A round bowl of water can act as both a magnifier and a lens.

Science activity demonstrating centripetal force

Water Spinner

Rotating water has a curved surface.

Science activity that demonstrates persistence of vision

Whirling Watcher

Short bursts of moving images produce some interesting effects.

Science activity that demonstrates distances with a composite reflection

Your Father's Nose

Sometimes, you’re your partner’s splitting image.

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