Investigation – Light: How Can We Change Our Shadows

Investigation – Light: How Can We Change Our Shadows

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Suggested AdaptationS

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Description

Children will change the size of a shadow by exploring how to adjust the light source and the object being used to create the shadow.

Interactive Lesson

Materials

Used brightly colored objects so children can more easily see them.

Instruction

  • Provide wait time after prompting.
  • Limit group size.

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