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Lesson Planning

Teaching


Activities

  1. Plan & carry out an investigation into shadow size & shape, and the angle of the light source (Yr5&6)
  2. Create diagrams that show how shadows change when the angle of the light source changes (Yr5&6)
  3. Be able to explain why shadows may have ‘shades’ in them and suggest further investigations (Yr6)


Investigation
Shadow Puppet Effects: angles, shape & definition. Investigate the effects of light angle on the shape and definition of a shadow and create diagrams to include in your portfolio. (Problem solving, Exploring, Fair testing, Pattern seeking)
Years 5&6 - Plan & carry out an investigation into shadow size & shape, and the angle of the light source
Years 5&6 - Create diagrams that show how shadows change when the angle of the light source changes
Year 6 - Explain why shadows may have ‘shades’ in them and suggest further investigations


Vocabulary
Light, source, dark, shadow, block, absorb, direct/direction, transparent, opaque, translucent, straight

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