How to make a thaumatrope | Science activities for kids

With just a few bits of kit, you can make a fun spinning toy that tricks your brain into seeing a picture that isn't fully there. Scientist Hannah tells us about the difference between thaumatropes and cartoons, what perception is and how scientists learn from the brain and senses.

Learn more on our website: https://kids.crick.ac.uk/hello-brain/...

In this video
0:00 Let's get crafty
2:07 Thaumatrope vs. cartoon
2:49 How illusions trick your senses
3:54 Ideas for playing with your thaumatrope

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