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12/23/2020 0 Comments Zoetrope ActivityBy Sanjana Kambhammettu and Vishista Chittalooru
In this session, we will be creating a zoetrope, which is an interactive toy that produces optical illusions, and creates the effect of moving images out of static pictures. It is an early form of animation technology, and its techniques are still in use today! We will be exploring concepts related to optical vision, and understanding the shift in perspective of how one interprets a moving object. Our recommended age group for this activity is 4-10 years old, as always, although all ages are welcome!
Materials Needed:
- 2 pieces of paper(preferably one white and one dark colored) OR our template below (highly recommended)!
- Paper plate - Scissors - Ruler - Tape/glue stick - Pencil, dowel, or any object that can be used as a spinner - Writing utensil How To
If you are using one of our templates below (HIGHLY recommended):
Step 1: Print and cut out our template! You can either choose to use the one without images on it, so your child can draw their own moving objects, OR the one with pre-drawn figures for them to color. Note: We will be referring to this as a "castle wall" for the best description and your understanding. Step 2: Fold along the dotted lines of the template. Step 3: Cut out the white rectangles in between the "castle wall." Step 4: Attach both ends of the two "walls" together using tape or a glue stick. If you are not using one of our templates below: If you would like to create one from scratch, follow the template as a reference to create your own. Step 1: Draw animated objects on your white sheet of paper. Step 2: Glue this to the sheet of dark colored paper. Step 3: Cut this in a castle-like shape, with rectangle strip cutouts of around 1.5 inches by 2 inches at the top. Step 4: Repeat for the second strip, and attach both ends of the two "walls" together using tape or a glue stick. Whether or not you are using a template, follow the last steps of this craft below: Step 5: Cut a hole in the center of your paper plate, big enough poke your pencil/dowel/object through. Step 6: Tape the now cylindrical "castle wall" to the middle of the paper plate. Step 7: Insert your pencil through the hole, and spin your diagram. You have now finished the activity and can spin it to watch your objects animatedly moving at high speeds! The Lesson
In the process of creating this craft, we will be learning about many concepts relating to optics, such as persistence of movement, beta vision, and more! This engagement will allow for a deeper understanding of how objects move, and how the brain perceives that. You can find our science presentation with more thorough explanations, and both of our free, printable craft templates down below!
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