Year 3
How are shadows formed?
In this lesson, we will be learning about shadows and how they are formed. You will need a pencil, a piece of paper, and some objects from around your home. These will be explained in the video.
Year 3
How are shadows formed?
In this lesson, we will be learning about shadows and how they are formed. You will need a pencil, a piece of paper, and some objects from around your home. These will be explained in the video.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Compare transparent and opaque objects
- How to make shadows
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4 Questions
Q1.
Reflective materials are...
Dark and dull.
Q2.
Non-reflective materials are...
Smooth and shiny.
Q3.
Tick the object which is made of a reflective material.
A newspaper.
A sheet of paper.
Q4.
Tick the object which is made of a non-reflective material.
A metal fork.
A metal spoon.
4 Questions
Q1.
Opaque objects let most light rays pass through them. True or false?
True.
Q2.
If you can see through an object, it is ____________.
Opaque.
Q3.
Shadows are made when...
A transparent object blocks light.
Q4.
Tick the transparent object.
A piece of paper.
A wooden table.