Changing Shadows

Where will the tree's shadow be?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

When was this picture most likely taken?

(Hint: think about the shadow's length)

• morning or evening

• night

• noon

Based on the shadow, what time of day is it?

• 12:00 p.m (noon)

• 2:00 p.m.

• 1:00 p.m.

• 7:00 p.m.

What time of day are shadows the shortest? 

• Early morning

• Late Morning

• Noon

• Sunset

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Where will the tree's shadow be?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

How does the sun's position in the sky change in 1 day?

• The sun rises in the north and sets in the south

• The sun comes up in the east, overhead at noon, and sets in the west

• The sun rises in the east, is in the west at noon, and sets in the north

Shadows are LONGER when the sun is _____________ in the sky

• Lower

• Higher

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS1-2

In what ways does a shadow change during the day?

• They get smaller as the day goes on

• They get wider as it gets darker

• Shadows change direction and length

A student draws his shadow at 9am.  How will his shadow look at noon?

• shorter than the morning shadow, or no shadow at all

• longer than the morning shadow

• the same length as the morning shadow

• it is impossible to predict how his shadow will change size

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

At what time of day is the sun highest in the sky?

• 9:00 a.m.

• 11:00 a.m.

• 12:00 p.m. (noon)

• 4:00 p.m.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1