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NIEHS Kids Optical Illusions Website

By Christy Matte, About.com

Type of Site:
Science, Art, Optical Illusion
Recommended Ages:
8+
URL:
http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/illusion/illusions.htm
Full Description:
Optical illusions have a broad appeal. Whether you're interested in art, science or the joy of figuring things out, there is something for everyone. These optical illusions from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences are pretty amazing. Spend some time on this site and you'll be seeing things that aren't really there!
Please Note:
Although younger children may enjoy this site, most of them will find it more confusing and frustrating than fun. After using the site with older kids, challenge them to create their own simple optical illusion art based on one of the examples.
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