Introduce KS2 learners to the science of light and shadows with this 12‑page STEM workbook full of clear explanations, diagrams, and interactive activities. Children explore how shadows form, why they change size, and how the Sun affects them, through quizzes, experiments, and creative tasks.
Contents included:
Page 1: Cover (Light and Shadows – Exploring Shadows Around Us, Ages 7–8)
Page 2: Welcome Young Scientist! (introduction to shadows, everyday examples)
Page 3: What Is a Shadow? (object blocks light → shadow forms; find 3 shadows activity)
Page 4: Making a Shadow (light source + object → shadow; diagram)
Page 5: Why Do Shadows Change Size? (closer = bigger, farther = smaller; circle biggest shadow activity)
Page 6: Shadows and the Sun (Sun moves → shadows change size/direction; morning, noon, evening examples)
Page 7: Match the Object to Its Shadow (matching activity)
Page 8: Fun Shadow Experiment (flashlight + toy → shadow on wall; move toy closer/farther)
Page 9: Hand Shadow Fun (make butterfly, bird, rabbit; draw favorite hand shadow)
Page 10: Amazing Shadow Facts (shadows same shape as object, longer in morning/evening, no light = no shadow, Sun creates largest shadows)
Page 11: Shadow Quiz (multiple choice: what creates shadow, shortest shadow at noon, etc.; draw shadow activity)
Page 12: Young Physicist Certificate (completion award for workbook)
Perfect for KS2 classroom lessons, homework practice, and homeschool use, this printable PDF makes learning about light and shadows engaging, visual, and interactive.
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