Light and ShadowsHow light travels, and why shadows are the shape they are.5th GradeLight travels in straight lines from asource. A shadow is simply the space lightcould not reach.Light travels in straight lines until something changes its path.Opaque objects block it completely — a sharp shadow.Translucent objects let some through — a faint shadow.Transparent objects let it nearly all through — almost no shadow.Reflection bounces light off a surface at the same angle it hit.Refraction bends light as it passes into water or glass.LOOK FOR ITA straw looks broken in a glass of water. That is refraction, not abroken straw.Move the source closer and the shadow gets bigger. Move the objectcloser to the wall and it gets sharper.Light and Shadowswww.littleactivity.com

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Science · 5th Grade

Light and Shadows

How light travels, and why shadows are the shape they are.

How to use it

Move a torch closer to an object and watch the shadow grow. Predict first.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
5th Grade
Ages
10–11
Subject
Science
Pages
1

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