Changing Shadows Science Investigation | Day and Night Earth's Rotation Lab CER

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4th - 6th
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Description

Let's explore changing shadows due to Earth's rotation with a fun outdoor investigation!

Students will build a structure and record the changes to its shadow throughout the day. The following day, students will record and graph data then write a claim with evidence and reasoning.

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The lab includes teacher directions, a student recording page, and a sample completed lab sheet.

MATERIALS LIST

Be sure to complete the teacher prep the day before using this activity!

• large piece of white paper

• tape

• natural materials or Legos

• loose parts optional (craft sticks, sticks, etc.)

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Product Notes

1. This file is included in Outdoor Science, 5th Grade Science Bundle {Texas Edition}, and 5th Grade Science NGSS Bundle.

2. This PDF is not editable.

3. Fun for Groundhog Day

Total Pages
3 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
2 days
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