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Illusions

In this 4-H club meeting, youth learn about perception and the illusion of “apparent motion” by making a thaumatrope—a simple toy with two pictures connected to a stick, which creates the illusion of one image when you spin it. Good for all ages.

Lesson time: Outlines a 60-90 minute 4-H club meeting, including a 30-40 minute educational activity. 

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