Understanding Shadows and Light Concepts

The lesson on light and shadows uses the book 'Dark as a Shadow' by Lawrence Lowry to teach students about how shadows are formed. The lesson is divided into two days: Day 1 focuses on engaging students through reading and a shadow walk, while Day 2 involves exploring, explaining, and elaborating on light concepts through hands-on activities and poem writing. The lesson aligns with educational standards and aims to help students understand light travel, absorption, and reflection.

What is the main theme of the book 'Dark as a Shadow' by Lawrence Lowry?

• The life of Lawrence Lowry

• Different types of light sources

• How shadows are formed

• The history of light

During the shadow walk, what are students encouraged to do?

• Draw pictures of shadows

• Take notes and make observations about shadows

• Create shadow puppets

• Write a story about shadows

What activity do students perform in the 'Explore' section of the lesson?

• Create a shadow puppet show

• Experiment with flashlights and objects

• Watch a documentary on light

• Read another book about shadows

What is the purpose of the class discussion in the 'Explain' section?

• To assign homework

• To review students' observations and discuss light concepts

• To plan a field trip

• To introduce new vocabulary

What creative task do students complete in the 'Elaborate' section?

• Draw a comic strip about light

• Write a rhyming poem about shadows and light

• Perform a play about light and shadows

• Create a shadow box

What video is shown to conclude the lesson?

• The Science of Light

• Shadow: The Doctor Binocs Show

• The History of Shadows

• Light and Its Mysteries

Which ELA standard is integrated into the lesson?

• L.4.3

• W.4.2

• SL.4.4

• R.I. 4.1

What science concept is emphasized in the lesson's objective?

• The speed of light

• The color spectrum

• What happens when light hits an object

• The history of light

What does the science standard 4-PS3-2 focus on?

• The color of light

• The speed of light

• Light traveling in a straight line and its interactions

• The history of light

What is the goal of planning investigations with different materials in the path of a light beam?

• To determine the effect on light

• To create colorful shadows

• To measure the speed of light

• To change the color of light