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Shadows from the sun

Summary: 
An outdoor lesson, exploring what shadows are and how they are formed. Make a sundial and look at sunspots.
Science content (2016 curriculum): 
Physics: Light and Sound (1)
Earth/Space: Sun, Moon, Solar System, Universe (1, 4, 6)
Materials: 
      a clear day with uninterrupted sun
    • materials listed in the activities
Activities in this lesson plan: 
Sundial
Shadow shapes
Sun print
Shadows and mirrors
Procedure: 

First set up the sundial activity, then return to it every half hour.

Do the other activities in turn.

Grades taught: 
Gr 2
Gr 3
Teacher: 
Ingrid
Site tested: 
General Gordon Elementary Science Club
Lesson plan originally developed and delivered: 

Gordon Elementary Science Club