Make Your Own Cartoon! Kids Science Activity

The video tutorial explains how cartoons create the illusion of movement through animation. It introduces the concept of a zoetrope, a device that uses a series of drawings viewed through slits to create a moving image. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to build a zoetrope using simple materials like construction paper and a pencil. It also explains the science behind the illusion, where the brain connects separate images to perceive motion. The video concludes with tips on how to spin the zoetrope to view the animation effectively.

What is the main principle behind animation in cartoons?

• Drawings are alive and move on their own.

• Drawings are shown in quick succession to create the illusion of movement.

• Cartoons are created using computer graphics only.

• Cartoons are filmed with real actors.

Which of the following is NOT needed to make a zoetrope?

• A ruler

• Black construction paper

• A computer

• A paper plate

What is the purpose of the slits in the zoetrope?

• To allow light to pass through

• To view each drawing individually at high speed

• To hold the drawings in place

• To make the zoetrope spin faster

How should the animation frames be drawn for a smooth animation?

• All frames should be identical.

• Each frame should have tiny changes from the previous one.

• Each frame should be completely different from the last.

• Frames should be drawn in random order.

What happens when the zoetrope spins fast enough?

• The drawings change color.

• The drawings appear to move smoothly.

• The drawings become blurry and indistinct.

• The zoetrope stops spinning.

What is the first illusion created by the zoetrope?

• The drawings change color.

• The blank spaces between frames disappear.

• The zoetrope spins faster.

• The drawings become larger.

What does the brain perceive when viewing the zoetrope animation?

• The drawings are static and unchanging.

• The drawings are upside down.

• The drawings are moving and alive.

• The drawings are in black and white.