Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Scotland: Why Do Shadows Change During the Day?

For Students 1st - 3rd
William is a Scottish boy who is learning about the sun and how it casts shadows. Try to help him find out.
Article
CNN

Cnn: Hamas' Past Casts Shadow Over Peace Plans

For Students 9th - 10th
The world tries to cope with the Hamas victory in the Palestinian election of January, 2006. Speculation abounds as to the direction Hamas will take as they assume leadership roles. 1/2006
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Colored Shadows

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Manipulate dual shadows and learn why different types of shadows are cast.
Activity
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Activity 4: Lighting a Character

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, return to your live action set but now swap out the orange for a toy character. Now try lighting your character in at least two different ways: Can you get them to cast a long shadow or look mysterious? Can you light...
Interactive
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Gnomon Model

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A gnomon is the part of a sundial that casts the shadow. This simulated experiment illustrates the gnomon over the course of a day.
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Vulture

For Students 9th - 10th
Black Vulture Casting Shadow to the Right
Graphic
Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Portrait of a Young Woman

For Students 9th - 10th
This portrait is of a young woman wearing a purple gown; her gold earrings are adorned with pearls and the chain round her neck casts a shadow on her skin.