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This lesson aligns with science standards related to light, shapes, and measurements, focusing on how objects interact with light to create shadows and how these shadows can be measured and analyzed.

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How do light, objects, and shadows interact, and how can we measure and describe these interactions?

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Teacher demonstrates how shadows are formed using a light source and various objects. Students observe and discuss the relationship between light, objects, and shadows.

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Light and Shadows | Types of Light | How are Shadows formed | Video for Kids

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In small groups, students explore how the shape of an object affects its shadow. They use different shapes and record their observations on a Padlet board, sharing their findings with the class.

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How to Use Padlet for Students: The Basics

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Students investigate how the position of a light source affects shadow size. They measure and record shadow lengths at different times of day or with a light source at varying distances.

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Students practice measuring shadow lengths using rulers or meter sticks. They record their measurements and create simple bar graphs to represent their data.

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As an extension activity, students create simple shadow puppets and perform short skits, applying their knowledge of light and shadow formation.

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For Kids! Make your own Mini Shadow Puppet Show!

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Throughout the lesson, observe students' participation in discussions and activities. Note their understanding of shadow formation, shape relationships, and measurement skills.

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Assess students' understanding as they present their findings from the Shadow Shape Investigation on their Padlet boards.

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A short quiz covering key concepts: shadow formation, the relationship between light source position and shadow size, and basic shadow measurements.

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Lead a class discussion summarizing the key points learned about shadows, light, and measurements. Encourage students to share their most interesting discoveries.

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Students complete a brief exit ticket answering: 1) How are shadows formed? 2) How does moving a light source change a shadow? 3) Why is it important to measure shadows accurately?

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Students observe and draw shadows at different times of day in their own environment, measuring and recording shadow lengths.

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Students play an educational online game that reinforces concepts of light, shadow, and measurement.

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Sun, Light & Shadows

Learn about the sun, light & shadows as you experiment with different light sources and objects in this fun, interactive science activity for kids. Moving a light source closer to an object can make its shadow grow larger while moving the light source away can have the opposite effect. Experiment and see what happens to the shadows of different objects when you tilt the light source or change its brightness, what happens to the shadow if the light source is dim? Head outside and see how sunlight creates shadows with various objects such as trees, houses and cars. Learn how the sun's position in the sky effects the size of shadows. Even the moon can create shadows when it reflects light from the sun. Enjoy the challenge of this cool science game.

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Sun, Light & Shadows - Science Games & Activities for Kids

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Sun, Light & Shadows Learn about the sun, light & shadows as you experiment with different light sources and objects in this fun, interactive science activity for kids. Moving a light source closer to an object can make its shadow grow larger while moving the light source away can have the opposite effect.

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Students write a short story or poem inspired by shadows, incorporating at least three scientific facts they learned in class.

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By the end of this lesson, students will be able to explain how shadows are formed, describe how the position of a light source affects the size and shape of a shadow, and measure shadow lengths using standard units.