Uploaded March 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Ever had your mind blown by an optical illusion? 8th graders from The Nueva School "Science Rap Academy" explain how they work in this parody of "It's Tricky" by Run DMC. ↓ More info and resources below↓
The three main types of optical illusions are literal (smaller images create a larger complex image that looks like something else), physiological (your eye cells get worn out and see something that's not there) and cognitive (your brain's leaps to a conclusion about a pattern and gets tricked).
Interested in starting a "Science Rap Academy" in your school or district? Contact Science With Tom here: bit.ly/2ic9I02
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Ever had your mind blown by an optical illusion? 8th graders from The Nueva School "Science Rap Academy" explain how they work in this parody of "It's Tricky" by Run DMC. ↓ More info and resources below↓
The three main types of optical illusions are literal (smaller images create a larger complex image that looks like something else), physiological (your eye cells get worn out and see something that's not there) and cognitive (your brain's leaps to a conclusion about a pattern and gets tricked).
Interested in starting a "Science Rap Academy" in your school or district? Contact Science With Tom here: bit.ly/2ic9I02
The social mediums:
Facebook - facebook.com/ScienceWithTom
Twitter - twitter.com/ScienceWithTom
Instagram - instagram.com/sciencewithtom
