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A Thaumatrope for All Reasons Lesson PlanA Thaumatrope for All Reasons Lesson Plan
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A Thaumatrope for All Reasons

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By using a thaumatrope, it is possible to demonstrate the principle of persistence of vision. With this object you are able to see both sides at the same time. Your eye retains a picture of a stimulus for a fraction of a second after the source has disap

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3rd - 10th
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Science
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For Teacher Use
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Inquiry-Based Learning

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