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Shadow Science

Light and Shadows

Day 73of 180
Week 15of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how shadows are formed when light is blocked

2

Create and observe shadows using different objects

3

Recognize God's creative design in light and shadow

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:3

“God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light.”

— Genesis 1:3 (WEB)

Demonstrates God as the creator of light, which enables shadow formation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Flashlight
  • White wall or large white paper
  • Various objects (toys, kitchen utensils, blocks)
  • Notebook for drawing
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about light traveling in straight lines

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about how light moves?
2Teaching (10 min)

Introducing shadows and how they form

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Light travels in straight lines
  • When something blocks light, a shadow forms
  • Shadows tell us about God's amazing design of light
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a shadow?
  • Can you see shadows outside?
3Activity: Shadow Exploration (12 min)
hands-on

Create and observe shadows with different objects

📝 Instructions:
  1. Dim the room slightly
  2. Shine flashlight on wall
  3. Hold different objects between light and wall
  4. Observe and draw the shadows you create
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use larger, more distinct objects

Challenge: Experiment with object distance from light source

4Closing (3 min)

Review shadow discoveries

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes a shadow?
  • What happened when you moved objects?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how shadows change shape

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Shadows are formed by objects blocking light's path

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, encouraging language
  • Let child explore and discover
  • Praise curiosity and careful observation
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get frustrated if shadows don't look exactly as expected

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to connect blocking light with shadow formation

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a shadow puppet show
  • Explore outdoor shadows on a sunny day

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