Changing Shadows
Observing how shadows change throughout the day and with different light sources.
Key Questions
- Compare how a shadow changes from morning to afternoon.
- Predict how a shadow would look if the light source was very close to an object.
- Explain why our shadows are longest in the morning and evening.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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