teaching resource

Science Experiment - Changing Shadows

Updated: 25 Oct 2023

Explore how shadows change throughout the day with this hands-on science experiment.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 6 Pages
Years: 3 - 4

Curriculum

ACSSU048

Earth's rotation on its axis causes regular changes, including night and day
ACSHE050

Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships
ACSIS053

With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on prior knowledge
ACSIS055

Consider the elements of fair tests and use formal measurements and digital technologies as appropriate, to make and record observations accurately
ACSIS054

With guidance, plan and conduct scientific investigations to find answers to questions, considering the safe use of appropriate materials and equipment
ACSIS215

Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings
ACSIS057

Use a range of methods including tables and simple column graphs to represent data and to identify patterns and trends
ACSIS060

Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings using formal and informal representations

teaching resource

Science Experiment - Changing Shadows

Updated: 25 Oct 2023

Explore how shadows change throughout the day with this hands-on science experiment.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 6 Pages
Years: 3 - 4

Explore how shadows change throughout the day with this hands-on science experiment.

Light travels in a straight line. When an opaque object blocks its path, no light is able to pass through. This creates shadows. Some examples of opaque objects that create shadows are trees, buildings, cars… even people!

This Earth and Space Sciences experiment allows students to investigate whether shadows change throughout the day.

Students follow the scientific method to conduct the experiment, and they then complete the worksheets provided.

Curriculum

ACSSU048

Earth's rotation on its axis causes regular changes, including night and day
ACSHE050

Science involves making predictions and describing patterns and relationships
ACSIS053

With guidance, identify questions in familiar contexts that can be investigated scientifically and make predictions based on prior knowledge
ACSIS055

Consider the elements of fair tests and use formal measurements and digital technologies as appropriate, to make and record observations accurately
ACSIS054

With guidance, plan and conduct scientific investigations to find answers to questions, considering the safe use of appropriate materials and equipment
ACSIS215

Compare results with predictions, suggesting possible reasons for findings
ACSIS057

Use a range of methods including tables and simple column graphs to represent data and to identify patterns and trends
ACSIS060

Represent and communicate observations, ideas and findings using formal and informal representations

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