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👤Looking At Shadows in 5th Grade

Posted Date: 10/31/26 (09:15 AM)

👤 Fifth grade students investigated how changing the position of a flashlight affects the size and shape of a shadow. Through hands-on exploration, students moved the flashlight to different positions and observed how the shadow changed. They used their observations to identify patterns and explain the relationship between the light source, object, and shadow. Students will extend their investigation outdoors by measuring and observing shadows at different times of the day to explore how the Sun’s position affects the length and direction of a shadow.