Simulating the Sun's Movement Lab

Mr. King introduces a lab on how shadows change during the day. Students will work in teams with specific roles: axis, sun, and artist. The lab involves using a Lego figure to simulate shadow changes at different times of the day. Mr. Hammond assists by demonstrating the axis and sun roles. Students make predictions, conduct the lab, and draw shadows. An enrichment activity is available for early finishers to explore seasonal shadow changes.

What is the main focus of the lab discussed by Mr. King?

• How to measure temperature

• How plants grow

• How to build a Lego house

• How shadows change during the day

What are the three roles needed for the lab activity?

• Leader, Recorder, Observer

• Axis, Sun, Artist

• Builder, Designer, Tester

• Teacher, Student, Assistant

What is the first step in the lab procedure?

• Write a report

• Start drawing shadows

• Make a prediction

• Collect materials

How will the students simulate the sun's movement in the lab?

• Using a candle

• Using a flashlight

• Using a mirror

• Using a lamp

What is the purpose of the semicircle in the experiment?

• To mark the seasons

• To simulate the sun's path

• To hold the Lego figure

• To measure temperature

Where should the Lego figure be placed during the experiment?

• In the center of the semicircle

• At the edge of the table

• Next to the flashlight

• Under the table

What does Mr. Hammond demonstrate in the lab?

• How to draw

• How to use a microscope

• How to build a Lego figure

• How to be the axis and the sun

What is the significance of the winter solstice in the experiment?

• It marks the shortest day

• It marks the longest day

• It marks the coldest day

• It marks the hottest day

What additional activity is available for students who finish early?

• A quiz on shadows

• A guided inquiry on seasonal changes

• A drawing competition

• A group discussion

What does the 'S' stand for in the additional activity?

• Spring

• Shadow

• Summer

• Sun