This editable differentiated science lesson focuses on the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain why shadows have the same shape as the objects that cast them. In this lesson, children will plan and carry out an investigation to answer the question ‘How do shadows change throughout the day?’

The file contains the following resources:
– an editable lesson plan
– an editable teaching presentation for the lesson which also explains the task
– an editable investigation activity differentiated 2 ways
– an editable challenge activity to extend children’s learning
– an editable suggested ‘next step’ marking challenge!

AC Links – Physical Sciences
ACSSU080 – Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted
AC9S5U03 – identify sources of light, recognise that light travels in a straight path and describe how shadows are formed and light can be reflected and refracted