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Groundhog Day: Lights and Shadows Week

Introduction of Topic: Lights and Shadows Introduction Discussion  What is a shadow?  A shadow occurs when an object blocks the light. Most shadows are caused outside by the sun or by artificial light by a lamp.  What causes a shadow?  Light can pass through objects. But some objects, like our bodies, block the light, causing a shadow.  What does a shadow look like? Shadows come in all shapes and sizes. The size and shape of a shadow depends on many things- the light source, the angle of the light, the time of day, and the type of object.  Why does my shadow follow me? Your shadow moves along with you as a light source changes the shape of the area of light passing through. Activities Dancing with my shadow (Outside Activity)- If it's not too cold where you live you can go outside and experiment with your own shadow. Dance along with your shadow! If you cannot go outside, you can bring your dance party inside and set up a flashlight against a wall. Position...