The First Cartoon: Make Your Own Thaumatrope!
Active Time
30-45 minutes
Total Project Time
30-45 minutes
Key Concepts
Vision, perception
IntroductionIt's probably difficult to imagine a time with no television, no movies, and no cartoons. But believe it or not, those times weren't so long ago! What did those kids do when they couldn't watch movies? One of the most popular toys during that time was a great-grandfather of the modern cartoon. This toy was called a "thaumatrope," and in this activity you're going to make (and test) your own thaumatrope to learn about how vision works! CreditsMegan Arnett, PhD, Science Buddies
Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
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Active Time
30-45 minutes
Total Project Time
30-45 minutes
Key Concepts
Vision, perception
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