2. Science Activity By Emily Rudolf Performance Standard: S1P1

3. How Shadows Form Object to block the light: Example- Your Body A surface that the shadow can form on: Example- The Ground Light source: Example- The Sun

4. My Shadow, By Robert L. Stevenson http://www.poetrylove rspage.com/poets/ste venson/stevenson_in d.html http://www.poetrylove rspage.com/poets/ste venson/stevenson_in d.html First listen to the poem, then read it aloud with your teacher!

5. Directions for Collecting Data Take turns standing on the pavement while you partner marks the beginning and end of your shadow with a piece of chalk. STAND STILL! Measure the length of the shadow in inches using the measuring tape provided. On your Data Collection Sheet, record the length of your shadow for the correct time of day we measure our shadows. Use pencil. Make a bar graph of your data. Answer the questions on the back of your Data Collection Sheet. Meet in circle when you hear the chime.

6. Daily Observations Made Using a Tape Measure Student Data Collection Sheet: My Shadow Morning Observation Around Noon Observation Afternoon Observation 6 inches9 inches17 inches Use pencil to record your three measurements. Use this sheet to help you with your bar graph.

7. Bar Graph

8. Problem Solving: Answer these questions on the back of your graph. 1. What is the difference between your afternoon shadow and your morning shadow? 2. What is the difference between your around noon shadow and your morning shadow? Remember to show your work!

9. Let’s Talk! Why do shadows grow and shrink?  The light source, distances between the light, the object blocking the light, and the surface make shadows grow and shrink.

10. Clouds make shadows too! Let’s watch.

11. Online Activities for Students http://www.learningmedia.co.nz/staticactivities/online_activi ties/theshadow/

12. Shadow Facts Whole group discussion: Student volunteers type in facts learned from the shadow activity.

13. You Did It!!!

14. Table of Contents Performance Standard: S1P1. Students will investigate light and sound.  b. Explain how shadows are made. How do shadows form?  Light source  Object to block light  Surface for shadow to form on Read Aloud: My Shadow, by Robert L. Stevenson (poem) Read Aloud: My Shadow, by Robert L. Stevenson (poem)  External hyperlink Directions for Activity  Measure partner’s shadow  Table: Data Collection Sheet  Bar Graph of Data Collected  Problem solving Processes  Inferring  Observing  Measuring  Predicting  Communicating Group discussion on activity Cloud Video Clip Online activity  External hyperlink Radial Graph  Facts learned from activity Photo (The End!)  Sound clip