Understanding Shadows and Light

Ron from Lakeshore introduces a fun exploration of shadows using flashlights and sunlight. The video explains what shadows are and how they form when an object blocks light. Viewers are encouraged to experiment with creating shadows using various objects and to document their findings. Three shadow challenges are presented: observing stick shadows throughout the day, creating growing shadows with a cup, and making body shadows in sunlight. The video emphasizes the changing nature of shadows and encourages creativity and prediction in shadow play.

What is a shadow?

• A bright light source

• A dark shape formed when an object blocks light

• A type of weather phenomenon

• A reflection in a mirror

What tool can you use indoors to create shadows?

• A magnifying glass

• A candle

• A flashlight

• A mirror

Why should the cup used in the shadow experiment not be transparent?

• It will reflect too much light

• It will be too heavy

• It will not block light effectively

• It will break easily

In the stick shadow challenge, what are you supposed to predict?

• The color of the shadow

• The weight of the stick

• The length of the shadow at different times

• The temperature of the shadow

What is the main goal of the growing shadows challenge?

• To make the shadow disappear

• To make the shadow move in circles

• To create a shadow that reaches the other side of the table

• To change the color of the shadow

What can you use to change the shadow in the growing shadows challenge?

• A different object on the table

• A different light bulb

• A different table

• A different room

In the body shadows challenge, what can you do to create different shapes?

• Change the time of day

• Use different colored lights

• Change your body position

• Use a mirror

How does the position of the sun affect your body shadow?

• It changes the color of the shadow

• It changes the length and direction of the shadow

• It makes the shadow brighter

• It makes the shadow disappear

What should you do on a cloudy day to observe shadows?

• Use a flashlight

• Use a magnifying glass

• Wait for the sun to come out

• Use a mirror

What is a fun activity you can do with family members in the body shadows challenge?

• Paint the shadows

• Measure the temperature of the shadows

• Make a shadow of a giraffe or elephant

• Create a shadow puppet show