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Lesson Plan Changing Shadows

The document outlines a lesson plan focused on investigating how the size of shadows changes based on the distance between an object and a light source. Students will learn to explain shadow formation, plan and conduct investigations, and identify patterns in their results. Key resources include a lesson pack, activity sheets, and equipment for hands-on experimentation.

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Lesson Plan Changing Shadows

The document outlines a lesson plan focused on investigating how the size of shadows changes based on the distance between an object and a light source. Students will learn to explain shadow formation, plan and conduct investigations, and identify patterns in their results. Key resources include a lesson pack, activity sheets, and equipment for hands-on experimentation.

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Light: Changing Shadows

Aim: Success Criteria: Resources:


To find patterns in the way that the size I can explain how a shadow is formed. Lesson Pack
of shadows change by investigating what
I can plan and set up an investigation A torch per pair
happens when you change the distance
about the way shadows change size.
between the object and the light source. A ruler or metre stick per pair
I can observe patterns in the way
I can find patterns when investigating how Objects to make shadows
shadows change size.
shadows change size.
I can explain the patterns I find.

Key/New Words: Preparation:


Shadow, light, source, observe, pattern, Comic Strip Planner Activity Sheet - 1 per
opaque, size, distance, change. child
Results and Patterns Activity Sheet - 1 per
child

Prior Learning: Children will have learnt about opaque, transparent and translucent objects in lesson 5.

Learning Sequence

Shadows and Reflections: Show the children the concept cartoon on the Lesson Presentation. Ask them
to discuss the ideas in pairs, then feed back their thoughts to the class.

Making Shadows: Explain the ideas from the concept cartoon using the Lesson Presentation. Address any
misconceptions or issues raised. Ask the children to think about how and when shadows change.

Noticing Patterns: Introduce the subject of the investigation. Show the image and ask the class what
they notice about the shadows.

Investigation Planning: Give children the equipment they need and explain the investigation using the
Lesson Presentation. Children use the differentiated Comic Strip Planner Activity Sheet to plan their
investigation and make a prediction.

How Do Shadows Change When the Distance Between the Light Source and the Object Changes?
Children complete their investigation and record results on the differentiated Results and Patterns
Activity Sheet.

Children are given the distances to use Children devise their own distances to
in their investigation. use in the investigation.

Is There a Pattern? Encourage children to look at their results to try to find a pattern. They should notice
that the shadow of the object gets bigger the closer it gets to the light source. They should also look
for any results that do not fit the pattern and try to suggest a reason for them. Children complete
their differentiated Results and Patterns Activity Sheet to explain the pattern and make a concluding
statement. Look for children who can use their results to form a conclusion. Some children may be able
to explain their conclusion.

and make their Children use the given give reasons for their
conclusions by measurements for the conclusions.
completing the distances.
sentences.

Why Do Shadows Change Size? Ask HA children to share their explanations and ideas with the class.
Explain the reason that shadows change size using the Lesson Presentation.

Taskit
Makeit: Why not make a sundial to see how shadows change throughout the day? Use a paper plate, blue tack and a pencil and
place your sundial outside on a sunny day. Draw the position of the pencil’s shadow every hour.
Answerit: Try the Light Powerpoint Quiz quiz all about light and shadows.

Science | Year 3 | Light | Changing Shadows | Lesson 6

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