Shadows

Instructions:

Instructions:

1. Place a sheet of paper on the ground in a sunny location outside.
2. Place a toy or object near the piece of paper so that the shadow of the item is on the sheet of paper.
3. Using crayons or marker trace the item.

Extension Questions:

1. Discuss the location on the sun in the sky
2. Why does the sun make shadows?
3. As you move the item around notice how the shadow of the item moves also. Why?
4. Before adding a second item, ask your child what they think will happen when they place two items together

Extension Activity:

Try tracing your child’s shadow or have your child trace your shadow. How does this shadow change?