Optical Illusions and the Brain

_Catherine · Post by **_Catherine** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 2:25 pm

My science fair topic is on Optical Illsions and the Brain... and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on a possible experiment...thanks

Catherine

hhemken · Post by **hhemken** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 4:22 pm

Hi Catherine,

Try the folloeing on google.com:

"optical illusions" brain "science fair"

or just

"optical illusions" "science fair"

experiment by adding other keywords you are interested in.

_Catherine · Post by **_Catherine** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 4:39 pm

thanks

carolinethorn · Post by **carolinethorn** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 8:27 am

Hi Catherine,

Science buddies has a suggested project protocol that you might be interested in
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/mentorin ... ?from=Home

Also try this from the NASA website
http://media.nasaexplores.com/lessons/03-028/9-12_2.pdf

Bets of luck,
Caroline

_Catherine · Post by **_Catherine** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 3:51 pm

thanks

kathrynshewey · Post by **kathrynshewey** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:00 am

This seems like a great idea for a project and a fun one too! Here is a website that may help you with some examples of optical illusions for your science project.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences:
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/illusion/illusions.htm

Have fun working on your project and good luck!!