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Exploratorium
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4th - 8th
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Science
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Duration
15 mins
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Activity

Afterimage

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To illuminate how afterimage occurs, create a star, square, or other geometric-shaped light for learners to look at for 30 seconds. Then, have them explain what they see as they shift their focus to a blank wall. A full explanation of how the negative image appears is provided so that you can teach your class about this phenomenon during a unit on light or the eye. 

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Concepts

retina, eyes, vision, light

Additional Tags

light, afterimage, perception, retina, eye, science

Pros

  • A fun and vivid demonstration of how sensitive the retina is 
  • A thorough explanation and extension ideas are provided to strengthen your background

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