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Science--Learning About Light and Shadows

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In this light and shadows worksheet, students find 5 transparent items and 5 opaque items from the classroom and categorize them underneath their appropriate headings. Students look at 4 boxes with shadows and draw a little sun to show where the light is coming from on each one.

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3rd - 4th
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Math
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