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Pages18
TypePDF
SourceChildCareEd
Price$1.75 License available
License: ChildCareEd Resource License
Description
Guide children ages 3–5 through a hands-on exploration of how light creates shadows. This 18-page guide includes a demonstration, three activities to choose or sequence, materials and safety reminders, and opportunities to observe, match, compare, and describe shadows. Children investigate how an object's distance and position relative to a light source change its shadow. Use it for a small-group science lesson or a focused exploration with a flashlight, familiar objects, and a wall or screen.
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