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Shadows in the Schoolyard

Provided by: Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education |Published on: July 28, 2023
Lesson Plans Grades k-2, 3-5

Synopsis

  • In this lesson, students determine what happens to shadows throughout the day, why shadows vary in length depending on the time, and why shadows disappear at times.
  • Students will record their measurement data on the chart and explore the reasons behind the data.
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Subjects: Science, English Language Arts, Mathematics
Authors: Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point K-12 Energy Education Program
Region: North America, USA - Midwest, United States, Global, Wisconsin
Languages: English

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