What is needed to create a shadow?

A light source and an opaque object.

Why don't transparent objects create shadows?

Transparent objects allow light to pass through them.

Shadows are longest in the morning and evening, and shortest at noon.

There is no light to be blocked.

Name: Shadow Patterns
Author: Insta~Lesson

4th Grade · Science · 45 min

I can interpret shadow data to identify patterns.

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