Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Shadowbox Theatre
Have you ever thought about your shadow? One way to learn about them is to make your own shadow box theater--once a very popular form of entertainment in Europe during the 1800s and early 1900s.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: How High Is Big? Using an Astrolabe
Students observe and measure the shadows of fixed objects throughout the school year to learn about how the seasonal change affects the sun's position in the sky.
University of South Florida
Fcat: The Shadow Knows (Ratio, Proportion & Measurement)
Students use their height and the length of the shadow to determine the height of buildings. A great outdoor activity to learn about proportions and ratios.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Bow and Angle
Join the heroes Loxley, Arrowyn, Busido, and Mockingbird in this epic adventure of Bows and Angles! Practice measuring and reading angles while you defend yourself from treacherous shadow ninjas.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Is It Really That Big?
Just how tall is that object? In this lesson, students will participate in an outdoor group activity using shadows to extend their knowledge of proportions to solve problems dealing with similarity. The cooperative learning groups will...