Shadows and the Sun's Position

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Objective

I can analyze how the position of the Sun affects the length and direction of shadows.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    A shadow is created when an opaque object blocks a light source.

  2. 2

    Shadows cannot be created with transparent objects because light can pass through them.

  3. 3

    The size and position of a shadow changes depending on the position of the light source, and shadows are longest in the morning and evening.

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Practice

5 questions

1

What happens to the length of your shadow as the sun rises higher in the sky during the morning?

2

At what time of day is your shadow the shortest?

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Exit ticket

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Draw a picture showing where the sun is in the sky when your shadow is the longest. Then, draw another picture showing where the sun is in the sky when you have almost no shadow.

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