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.

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

  1. Compare transparent and opaque objects
  2. How to make shadows

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4 Questions

Q1.
Reflective materials are...
Dark and dull.
Correct answer: Smooth and shiny.
Q2.
Non-reflective materials are...
Correct answer: Dark and dull.
Smooth and shiny.
Q3.
Tick the object which is made of a reflective material.
Correct answer: A mirror.
A newspaper.
A sheet of paper.
Q4.
Tick the object which is made of a non-reflective material.
Correct answer: A cardboard box.
A metal fork.
A metal spoon.

4 Questions

Q1.
Opaque objects let most light rays pass through them. True or false?
Correct answer: False.
True.
Q2.
If you can see through an object, it is ____________.
Opaque.
Correct answer: Transparent.
Q3.
Shadows are made when...
A transparent object blocks light.
Correct answer: An opaque object blocks light.
Q4.
Tick the transparent object.
Correct answer: A glass bottle.
A piece of paper.
A wooden table.

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UnitScience / Light & dark

Science