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Shadows
Children understand that shadows are made when light is blocked by something, and that their direction, shape, and length can change
💬 What Is a Shadow?
A shadow is a place that looks dark. When light shines on something, a shadow appears behind it. Balls have shadows, and people have shadows too.
🤔 Where is the shadow in this picture?
💬 Shadows Appear on the Opposite Side of the Light
When light comes from the right, the shadow appears on the left. When light comes from the left, the shadow appears on the right. A shadow appears on the opposite side of the light.
🤔 If you move the flashlight, which way will the shadow move?
💬 Let’s Look at the Shape of Shadows
The shadow of a round thing looks round. The shadow of a square thing looks square. The shape of a shadow is similar to the shape of the thing.
🤔 If you open your hand, what shape will the shadow become?
💬 The Length of a Shadow Changes
When the sun is high, a shadow looks short. When the sun is low, a shadow looks long. A shadow’s length is not always the same.
🤔 Look at your own shadow in the morning or evening. Is it long or short?