Learning objectives/outcomes: England:QCA Scheme of Work: Unit 3F Light and shadows: learning objectives:
- that shadows are formed when objects block light from the Sun
- that shadows are similar in shape to the objects forming them
- that shadows of objects in sunlight change over the course of the day
- to make and observe observations of shadows and try to explain these using knowledge about light
- that shadows change in length and position throughout the day
- that the Sun appears highest in the sky at midday
- that the higher the Sun appears in the sky the shorter the shadow
- that shadows can be used to tell the approximate time of day NC - KS2:
How the position of the sun appears to change throughout the day and affects the appearance of shadows.
Additional information: Megahops: The maximum number of megahops awarded in this activity is 5. The points are awarded for successfully completing the activity and are not dependent on whether a child gets answers right or wrong first time. Location in Spark Island: Sparkopolis: Observatory
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