Animated optical spinners

The spinners are flat plastic discs, each with six slightly different images printed on them. When seen in succession, the images create the illusion of movement. The faster the disc is spun the faster the animal moves. Rotate the disc backwards and the animal appears to move backwards.

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Subject(s)Science
Age4-5
Published2013
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8vr9

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