Opt: An Illusionary Tale - Reading Rainbow

Resource Type

Video - Child

Description

This is a magical take of optical illusions in which objects seem to shift color and size, while images appear and disappear. LeVar in a Blizzard - This optical illusion shows how special effects can be created. Artificial rock, plastic snow, snow and wind machines, and an ultimate blue wall come together to create a convincing optical illusion. Optical Illusions You Can Create - Kids show optical illusions they created. Trompe L'oeil - Artist Christian Thee, who paints trompe l'oeil or "trick-the-eye" paintings, talks about his artwork, shows some of the techniques he uses, and creates a trompe l'oeil window and scene. Camouflage in the Animal World - LeVar introduces us to several animals and insects who use optical illusion to camouflage themselves.

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)

Languages

English

Availability

• LD Online - LD OnLine is a national educational service of public television station WETA in Washington, D.C. It is operated in association with the Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities and is made possible by generous support from Lindamood-Bell Learning ProcessesÆ and the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation. LD OnLine is a collaboration between public broadcasting and the learning disabilities community. Our public television station has made a long-term commitment to serving the LD community. We create television, radio, and Internet programs dedicated to improving the lives of children with learning disabilities and ADHD.
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