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Materials
- camera
Key Science Concepts
- A shadow is created by an object blocking the light.
- You can make shadows with your body and other objects.
Directions
Tell children that you are going to take pictures of them and their shadows.
- Bring children outside and have each child find his or her shadow.
- Have children observe and describe their shadows. Ask,
- Describe your shadow. What does it look like?
- Compare your shadow to yourself. How are they the same? How are they different?
- Encourage children to be creative and strike poses to create fun shadows.
- Have each child pick his or her favorite pose. Take a photo of each child posing and a separate one of the shadow that he or she casts. Print these photos to discuss and compare.
