Formation of Images
Light, Sound and Waves
Clumsy Catching
Enrichment Activity for 5-11 11-14
- Level Elementary
What you need
- A cone shaped party hat
- Scissors
- A soft ball
- A friend
Instructions
- Cut the tip off the party hat to make a hole about 2cm in diameter
- Wear the hat over your face
- Try to play catch with your friend using a soft ball
Results and Explanation
When you’re wearing the hat you can only see with one eye at a time. Without your normal, two-eyed, binocular vision you can’t judge distances as well and it’s much harder to catch the ball.
These experiments have not been specifically safety tested for home use but we believe them to be safe if the instructions are followed. Adult supervision or direction is recommended as appropriate. All experiments are carried out at your own risk.
