Learning Target: I can analyze data to identify patterns of change in shadows.

Think about these questions today as we review what we know about the Sun, moon, and Earth:

• Where does the sun rise?
• Where does the sun set?
• Where is the sun at noon?
• Why does the sun appear to move across the sky?
• What causes shadows and why do they change?
• How can we use the sun to tell time?
• How do shadows change during the day?
• When are shadows the longest?  the shortest?
• How many hours of sunlight do we have in a day?

Vocabulary:

• axis
• rotate
• rotation
• Northern hemisphere
• Southern hemisphere
• equator
• shadow

Introduction:

• Website:  Strange Shadow #1
• Website:  Strange Shadow #2
• Website:  Strange Shadow #3

Explore:

• Activity:  Exploring Shadows using flashlights

Explain:

• Video:  Time-Lapse Sun Dial (30 sec.)
• Animation:  Daytime Shadows
• 4th Grade Vocabulary Review:  English  Spanish
• 5th Grade Vocabulary Review:  English  Spanish

Evaluation:

• Make a Four-Flap foldable showing the location of the Sun and shadows throughout the day.
• Label your four flaps: morning, noon, afternoon, and late day.
• Label the directions (East and West) for each of your pictures.

Learn More:

• Activity:  Make a Sundial
• Video:  Our Solar System (31 min.)

For Fun:

• Video:  Shadow Magic (6 min.)
• Pixar Movie:  Luxo Jr. (2 min.)