Shadows Throughout the Day

In this investigation, students figure out how the location of the Sun in the sky affects the direction and length of shadows. The Shadows Throughout the Day kit includes all the materials that students will need to design and carry out an investigation. Each kit contains enough materials for six groups of students.  ​ Materials:  Shadow Sticks String Compasses Protractors Chalk  Flashlights Alignment with Academic Standards for Science  Source  Code  Performance Expectation  NGSS  5-ESS1-2  Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky.    Core Idea(s)  EESS3: Sun, Earth, and Moon Relationships   Practices  SEP1: Asking questions and defining problems   SEP2: Developing and using models  SEP3: Planning and carrying out investigations  SEP5: Using mathematics and computational thinking   SEP7: Engaging in argument from evidence  SEP8: Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information   Crosscutting Concepts  CC1: Patterns  CC2: Cause and Effect  ADI investigation kits are designed for the investigations found in the ADI Learning Hub and ADI books. To see the specific state and national standards alignment that this investigation aligns with, create your free account in the the ADI Learning Hub.  Note: The product images shown may be for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.