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My Shadow Moves

Shadows and Light

Day 89of 180
Week 18of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Observe how shadows change position throughout the day

2

Understand that shadows move as the sun moves across the sky

3

Develop curiosity about natural light and shadow phenomena

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 104:19

“He appointed the moon for seasons. The sun knows its going down.”

— Psalm 104:19 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's design of light and natural movement in creation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Chalk or masking tape
  • Sunny outdoor area
  • Stick or tall object to create shadow
  • Clipboard or notebook
  • Pencil
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse science adventure! Yesterday, we learned about how shadows change size. Today, we'll discover how shadows move!

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what we learned about shadows yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how shadows move with the sun. Just like God created the sun to move across the sky, our shadows will dance and change!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Shadows always point away from the sun
  • Shadows move as the sun moves
  • The sun travels from east to west during the day
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Where do you think the sun rises?
  • Have you ever watched your shadow change?
3Activity: Shadow Tracking Adventure (10 min)
hands-on

Track your shadow's movement throughout the morning

📝 Instructions:
  1. Find a sunny spot outside
  2. Place a tall stick or have a parent stand in one spot
  3. Use chalk to mark the tip of the shadow
  4. Mark the shadow's position every 30 minutes
  5. Observe how the shadow moves and changes
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just mark shadow position twice

Challenge: Create a detailed shadow movement chart

4Closing (3 min)

Let's review what we discovered about shadows today!

📝 Review Questions:
  • How did your shadow move?
  • What makes shadows change?

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll play fun shadow games and learn even more!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children are naturally curious about shadows. Use this lesson to encourage scientific observation.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Choose a clear, sunny morning for best results
  • Be patient and make observations fun
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional shadow tracking worksheets
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get distracted or lose focus during outdoor observation

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about tracking shadow movement

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a shadow journal in the BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Read a BibleMouse Read-Aloud book about light and shadows

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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