Forces, Energy, and Motion · Physical Science

Light and Shadows

Investigating light sources and how shadows are formed and changed.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does your shadow change size and shape at different times of the day?
  2. 2What happens to a beam of light when it hits a mirror?
  3. 3How can we create a shadow that is larger than the object itself?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Energy and Forces
Class/Year: 2nd Class
Subject: Young Explorers: Investigating Our World
Unit: Forces, Energy, and Motion
Period: Physical Science

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