Summary
Dr. Binocs explains how shadows form when an object blocks light. A simple, hands-on-ready light lesson.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Dr.
- What do you need to make a shadow?
- What happens to a shadow when the light moves?
- Why is your shadow long in the morning and evening?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: shadow, light, block, source.
Try it: Use a flashlight and an object to make a shadow, then make the shadow bigger and smaller.