In this investigation, students figure out how the location of the Sun in the sky affects the direction and length of shadows.
The Shadows Throughout the Day kit includes all the materials that students will need to design and carry out an investigation.
Each kit contains enough materials for six groups of students.
Materials:
- Shadow Sticks
- String
- Compasses
- Protractors
- Chalk
- Flashlights
Alignment with Academic Standards for Science
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Code |
Performance Expectation |
NGSS |
5-ESS1-2 |
Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky. |
Core Idea(s)
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EESS3: Sun, Earth, and Moon Relationships
Practices
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SEP1: Asking questions and defining problems
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SEP2: Developing and using models
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SEP3: Planning and carrying out investigations
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SEP5: Using mathematics and computational thinking
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SEP7: Engaging in argument from evidence
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SEP8: Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Crosscutting Concepts
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CC1: Patterns
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CC2: Cause and Effect
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