STEM Activities Light Activity Spinning Disk

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A light activity with a STEM component for light and sound science where students make a spinning disc called a thaumatrope. The disc has an image on each side; for example, one side has a horse and the other has a hurdle. When spun quickly the images will appear to merge into one picture. Simple animation and what fun! Directions to make the disc are completely described.

The seven different templates listed below are provided. A blank template is also provided for those that want to give their own a try! “Thaumatropes were popular toys in the 1800’s.”

-fish in an aquarium

-dinosaur chasing a child

-vase holding flowers

-bird in the cage

-horse jumping over a hurdle

-blue eyeball

-butterfly landing on a flower

This resource is also found in a full LIGHT and SOUND Unit BUNDLE

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Dr. David Purvis. After obtaining a PhD in Microbiology, I switched careers and became a middle school science teacher because I loved kids. Almost thirty years later I have taught science in some context to every grade level from pre-K to college education classes including many years of 8th grade physical science. My store offers rigorous resources that align meaningful content, an inquiry approach, NGSS standards, and student interest.

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