Chasing Shadows in the Sun

Chasing Shadows in the Sun

A Year 1 Science Investigation WALT: We Are Learning To investigate how shadows are created and how they change

What is a Shadow?

Look around the room Can you see any shadows? What do you think makes a shadow?

Shadows are Made When...

Something blocks the sunlight The light cannot pass through A dark shape appears on the ground Every object can make a shadow!

Let's Make Hand Shadows!

Use your hands to make shadows Try different shapes Make a rabbit, bird, or dog What shapes can you create?

Time to Go Outside!

Shadow Investigation Time!

Stand in the sunlight Look at your shadow on the ground Draw around your feet with chalk Trace your shadow shape Draw your shadow on paper

What Did We Notice?

{"left":"My shadow is the same shape as me\nWhen I move, my shadow moves too\nMy shadow is dark","right":"The sun makes my shadow\nMy shadow changes when I change position\nDifferent objects make different shadow shapes"}

Remember...

Shadows are made when something blocks the sunlight! Every time the sun shines, we can find shadows all around us.