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Grade 4 Waves — Sound & Light — Shadow Experiment Record Free printable shadow experiment worksheet. Students conduct a hands-on investigation, record observations, and analyze results. For 4th Grade (ages 9–10).
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Shadow Experiment Record SCIENCE · 4TH GRADE Name Date Complete this lab report for your investigation. Purpose / Research Question: How does a shadow change during the day? Materials: torch or sunlight, small figure, chalk, ruler, paper Hypothesis (If... then... because...): If the light source is lower, then the shadow will be... Independent Variable: Position and height of the light source Dependent Variable: Length and direction of the shadow Procedure: 1. Stand the figure on paper 2. 3. Lower the torch and draw again 4. 5. Measure each shadow Data / Results: Light position Shadow length Direction Straight above Short Halfway Low down Conclusion: What could have made this test unfair? www.littleactivity.com 4th Grade · Science
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Shadow Experiment Record SCIENCE · 4TH GRADE Name Date Complete this lab report for your investigation. Purpose / Research Question: How does a shadow change during the day? Materials: torch or sunlight, small figure, chalk, ruler, paper Hypothesis (If... then... because...): If the light source is lower, then the shadow will be... Independent Variable: Position and height of the light source Dependent Variable: Length and direction of the shadow Procedure: 1. Stand the figure on paper 2. 3. Lower the torch and draw again 4. 5. Measure each shadow Data / Results: Light position Shadow length Direction Straight above Short Halfway Low down Conclusion: What could have made this test unfair? www.littleactivity.com 4th Grade · Science
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