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Virtual reality and the stereoscope

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Virtual reality and the stereoscope

SUBJECTS:  History, Science

YEARS:  F–2


Do you know what virtual reality (VR) is?

VR is something you can experience if you put on a VR headset.

The headset lets you see and hear things that make you feel like you're in a completely different place.

Perhaps you've seen people using VR headsets or even tried one out yourself.


Things to think about

  1. 1.In this video, Margot shows us an object called a stereoscope. It's about 150 years old! What did people use it for?
  2. 2.How is the stereoscope similar to virtual reality headsets of today?
  3. 3.

    How is it different?


Acknowledgements

Made in partnership with Bendigo Art Gallery.


Production Date: 2018


Copyright

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