Instructions
Let's explore how light makes shadows! Follow the activities below.
1. Draw Your Shadow!
Stand in a sunny spot and have someone trace your shadow on the ground with chalk. Draw a picture of what you look like inside your shadow!
2. Light and Shadows
Think about a light source (like the sun or a lamp). When the light shines on an object, it makes a shadow.
Write down one thing that makes a shadow:
3. Shadow Shapes
Look around your room. Can you find something that makes a shadow? Draw the object below:
4. Shadow Measurement
If you could measure your shadow, would it be long or short? Write your answer below:
5. Fun with Shapes
Can you make shadows with your hands? Make an animal shape with your hands and hold it in front of a light.
What animal do you see? Write its name below: