Following the Sun Crash Course Kids (shadows)

Front

What is a shadow?

Back

A dark area where sunlight can't reach.

Front

Why does a shadow move?

Back

Because the Sun moves across the sky.

Front

What happens to your shadow when you stand still all day?

Back

It moves with the Sun.

Front

Why are shadows long in the morning and evening?

Back

Because the Sun is low in the sky.

Front

What happens to shadows as the Sun moves from morning to noon?

Back

They get shorter.

Front

What causes a shadow to form?

Back

An object blocking the path of light.

Front

What is the relationship between the position of the Sun and the length of a shadow?

Back

The lower the Sun is in the sky, the longer the shadow.

Front

Can shadows be different shapes?

Back

Yes, shadows can change shape depending on the object and the angle of the light.

Front

What time of day do shadows appear shortest?

Back

Around noon when the Sun is highest in the sky.

Front

What happens to shadows on a cloudy day?

Back

Shadows may be less defined or disappear due to diffused light.