Shadows Throughout the Day

SKU: 52648
Shadows Throughout the Day
Shadows Throughout the Day - ADI Store
Shadows Throughout the Day - ADI Store
Shadows Throughout the Day
Shadows Throughout the Day - ADI Store
Shadows Throughout the Day - ADI Store

Shadows Throughout the Day

SKU: 52648
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Serves up to 24 students per kit
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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 

Source 

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) 

  • EESS3: Sun, Earth, and Moon Relationships 

 Practices 

  • SEP1: Asking questions and defining problems  

  • SEP2: Developing and using models 

  • SEP3: Planning and carrying out investigations 

  • SEP5: Using mathematics and computational thinking  

  • SEP7: Engaging in argument from evidence 

  • SEP8: Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information 

 Crosscutting Concepts 

  • CC1: Patterns 

  • CC2: Cause and Effect 

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Note: The product images shown may be for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.   

Everything one teacher needs to run each investigation with a full class.

Shadow Sticks
String
Compasses
Protractors
Chalk
Flashlights
Everything for a full class. Refill packs sold separately.

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