Tuesday, February 11, 2014

What makes a shadow?

Yesterday the students in room 212 went on a shadow hunt.  We turned out the lights and used flashlights to explore the question, "What makes a shadow?"  Students found objects that made a shadow while also figuring out what you need in order to make a shadow.  
Our Findings:

  • You need 1. Light, 2. An object, and 3. A surface for the shadow to show up on.
  • Darker objects and thicker objects make darker shadows.
  • Clear objects make a light shadow or no shadow at all.

Here are some pictures from our shadow lesson.






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