Shadows

What is a shadow?

• A dark area created when sunlight is blocked by an object

• A reflection of light on a surface

• A bright area created when sunlight is blocked by an object

• A source of light

What is a shadow?

• A dark area created when sunlight is blocked by an object

• A reflection of light on a surface

• A bright area created when sunlight is blocked by an object

• A source of light

Why does a shadow move throughout the day?

• Because the object creating the shadow moves

• Because the Sun moves in the sky

• Because the Earth rotates on its axis

• Because shadows have a mind of their own

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

When the sun is high in the sky, the shadows are ________

• long

• short

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

When the sun gets higher in the sky, shadows get ______.

• longer

• shorter

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

A shadow is the longest ________ .

• at midday
• in the morning
• in the evening
• in the morning and the evening

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Why does your shadow change length during the day?

• The sun moves across the sky.

• The sun gets brighter and dimmer.

• The Earth moves closer and farther from the sun.

• The color of the sky changes.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What would Style's shadow look like if he went outside at noon on a sunny day?

• His shadow disappears.

• His shadow is very long.

• His shadow is very short.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

When the Sun gets higher in the sky, shadows get ______.

• longer

• gone

• shorter

• darker

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Why does your shadow change length during the day?

• The sun moves across the sky.

• The sun gets brighter and dimmer.

• The color of the sky changes.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept