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Year 3 · Science

Shadows

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Focus on how shadows are formed. Start with “Explore How Shadows are Formed by Different Materials”, then explain the idea in your own words.

Year 3 learners practise how shadows are formed.

The activities include Explore How Shadows are Formed by Different Materials, Explore Light and Shadows, Interpret Data Showing How Shadows Change, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, interactive, teaching, lesson. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.

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Activities covered

  • Explore How Shadows are Formed by Different Materials
  • Explore Light and Shadows
  • Interpret Data Showing How Shadows Change
  • Look at Transparent, Translucent and Opaque Materials
  • Understand How the Earths Movement Affects Shadows
  • Understand the Movement of the Sun and How Shadows are Made

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WatchOak National Academy

Making Shadows

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WatchOak National Academy

Shadow Size Review

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LearnOak National Academy

Making Shadows lesson slides

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LearnOak National Academy

Shadow Size Review lesson slides

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