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Brain Bending Optical Illusions and Crazy Mind Melting Phenomena and Craft!

Completed by 36 learners
Ages 7-11
Live One-Time Class
In this one-time class we will look at multiple optical illusions, learn how they work and create our own optical illusion.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(562 reviews)
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Live video meetings
Meets once
1-6 learners per class
30 min

What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
In this one-time class we will explore specific optical illusions (stereograms, illusionary motion, literal illusions etc.) and learn how they work.  We will also work with some of these optical illusions, allowing students the opportunity to annotate on the screen and work as a group to discuss what is going on in the picture. With each illusion, we will learn how certain patterns, colors and images are arranged in particular ways that "trick" our brains into seeing something that is not actually happening. The class will provide space for critical, imaginative thought as students attempt to explain what they are seeing and why they think their brains are processing the optical illusions the way they are. We will create a simple optical illusion craft that requires minimal supplies. No reading is required of the student.

My class setting is a relaxed, fun, open space for students to be able to discuss and express their thoughts about what we are learning. I encourage student interaction with not only myself but with their fellow classmates. Everyone is expected to be respectful and listen to one another but also feel like they have the ability to share their own thoughts and opinions. I believe learning should be fun and try to provide a space for that to happen.

Learning Goals

Students will learn about optical illusions and gain a basic understanding of how our brains tend to process different images and why those images are sometimes distorted. They will learn communication skills and practice critical thought as they express what they are seeing. They will learn how to create their very own basic optical illusion.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Scissors will be used so parents to need to make sure the children are able to safely use them.
Supply List
White paper, black pen/marker, pencil, crayons, colored pencils or markers and a straw.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2021
4.9
562reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of California Riverside
💰If you are new to Outschool use code JENNY20 to take $20 off any of my classes!💰

Hi! I love to teach classes that are fun and promote discussion and creativity. In all of my classes I mix critical thinking with out of the box thinking so that the kids learn something brand new! I find the best way to do this is by using books, video games, trivia and other interactive components to keep them engaged and wanting to learn. 

My passion for critical thought stems from my degree in Philosophy. The integration of pop culture in my classes is rooted in a lifetime of toy collecting, video game playing, and during my time as a staff writer for an online comic book review site. Over the past five years I have created community-based, pop-up craft classes for parents and children that integrate culture and thought, and I am excited about the opportunity to share these types of activities with my students!

Outside of teaching I enjoy spending time with my husband, son, two cats and puppy! I love online gaming and spending a lot of time crafting.

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