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Explore Shadows

Teaching Strategies

Outdoor Shadows

Children will explore their own shadows, along with shadows of other things that they notice outside. They’ll explore how a shadow’s shape, size, position, and appearance can change.

Time: 20-30 Minutes
Shadow Walk
Identify shadows we see outside every day.
Time: 20-30 Minutes
Trace Your Shadow
Notice the position, size, and shape of your shadow.
Time: 20-30 Minutes
Friendly Shadows
Make shadow shapes with a partner.
Time: 20-30 Minutes
Moving Shadows
Observe how shadows change position throughout the day.
Time: 20-30 Minutes
Long and Short Shadows
Observe how shadows change size throughout the day.
  1. Peep and friends!
  2. National Science Foundation
  3. 9Story
  4. American Public Television
  5. TVOntario

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