Assessment Match pictures of objects and their shadows. Have students draw pictures of themselves and their shadows on a bright sunny day. Tell them to think about where to draw the sun and what their shadow might look like. Check that they have each item in the correct alignment. Extensions and Connections (for all students) Have students move around outside on a day and see how their shadow changes. Direct them to stand with a friend and compare shadows. Have students create a picture book of objects and their shadows. Have students make shadow puppets and perform a puppet show. Videotape the show to enjoy at a later date. Have students play shadow tag. Strategies for Differentiation Use interactive software to match objects to their shadows. Give students a limited amount of objects to match to shadows. Differentiate objects according to readiness, i.e., give more difficult objects to identify for students who are ready for a challenge. In groups of two to three students, allow students to explore shadows using a flashlight as a light source and objects to cast shadows onto paper.
Assessment Match pictures of objects and their shadows. Have students draw pictures of themselves and their shadows on a bright sunny day. Tell them to think about where to draw the sun and what their shadow might look like. Check that they have each item in the correct alignment. Extensions and Connections (for all students) Have students move around outside on a day and see how their shadow changes. Direct them to stand with a friend and compare shadows. Have students create a picture book of objects and their shadows. Have students make shadow puppets and perform a puppet show. Videotape the show to enjoy at a later date. Have students play shadow tag. Strategies for Differentiation Use interactive software to match objects to their shadows. Give students a limited amount of objects to match to shadows. Differentiate objects according to readiness, i.e., give more difficult objects to identify for students who are ready for a challenge. In groups of two to three students, allow students to explore shadows using a flashlight as a light source and objects to cast shadows onto paper.