Help me give my students access to a variety of optical illusion madness.
$505 goal
This project expired on August 22, 2025.
This project expired on August 22, 2025.
My Project
Students benefit from learning about optical illusions for several reasons, both educational and developmental:
Enhances Critical Thinking: Optical illusions challenge students to question what they see, encouraging them to think more deeply and critically about perception versus reality.
Introduces Brain and Eye Function: Optical illusions are a fun and engaging way to teach how the brain and eyes work together, and how perception can sometimes be tricked.
Encourages Curiosity and Creativity: These illusions can spark curiosity about how the world works and inspire students to explore concepts in art, science, and psychology.
Makes Learning Fun: Optical illusions are visually engaging and often feel like puzzles, making them a great way to hook students and keep them engaged.
With your help I can use these materials to showcase a variety of different types of optical illusions. Students will have the opportunity to learn by being hands on and create some of their own illusions.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
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110 students impacted
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Sales tax
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Total project cost
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