In this outdoor science activity, students explore how light travels by observing and tracing leaf shadows. They will collect leaves, peg them to a string, and place a sheet underneath to record the shadows.
This hands-on investigation encourages critical thinking about light sources, shadow formation, and the movement of the sun. Students will then create a diagram to illustrate their findings, reinforcing key scientific concepts in an engaging way.
We think you'll also love our Shadow Challenge Task Cards.
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| Leaf Shadows Teacher's Guide.pdf | Download |
| Leaf Shadows Activity Sheets.pdf | Download |
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7-9
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Topics
Light and Sight
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2 (1.55 MB)
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Tags
outdoor science
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In this outdoor science activity, students explore how light travels by observing and tracing leaf shadows. They will collect leaves, peg them to a string, and place a sheet underneath to record the shadows.
This hands-on investigation encourages critical thinking about light sources, shadow formation, and the movement of the sun. Students will then create a diagram to illustrate their findings, reinforcing key scientific concepts in an engaging way.
We think you'll also love our Shadow Challenge Task Cards.