Illuminating the World · Physical Science

Shadows and Transparency

Investigating how shadows are formed and how materials can be classified by their interaction with light.

Key Questions

  1. 1What causes a shadow to change size and shape throughout the day?
  2. 2How does the opacity of a material affect the clarity of the shadow it casts?
  3. 3What would happen to our world if all materials were transparent?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S5U03
Year: Year 5
Subject: Science
Unit: Illuminating the World
Period: Physical Science

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