Light and Shadows: Exploring Paths
Students will investigate how light travels in straight lines and how this creates shadows and allows us to see reflections in mirrors.
Key Questions
- Why do shadows have the same shape as the object blocking the light?
- How does a mirror show you your reflection?
- Can you make a shadow bigger or smaller? How?
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