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Publisher
Magic of Physics
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Interactives
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategies
Differentiated Instruction
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Technology
Internet Access
Year
2018
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Shadows

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Sunrise, sunset ... swiftly move the shadows! Pupils practice comparing shadow length data with a hands-on activity. The resource allows users to examine and measure the shadow cast by a stick as the sun moves overhead before testing their understanding of the content.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

shadows, the sun, distance, measurement, data collection, data analysis, sunrise, sunset

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have individuals create a paper copy of their data tables for future study
  • Use the on-board quiz as a formative assessment

Classroom Considerations

  • Schedule time in the library or computer lab, so everyone has their own computers with Internet access

Pros

  • Wild cheering accompanies every correct quiz answer
  • Great instructions and simple controls make the interactive easy to navigate

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.2 RST.9-10.2 RST.11-12.2

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