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Make a shadow bigger or smaller

1st grade (Year 2 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: NGSS.1-PS4-3 · England: KS2 Y3 Light

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  1. Question 1

    In a shadow puppet show, how can you make the puppet's shadow BIGGER on the screen?

    • A. Paint the puppet black.
    • B. Move the puppet closer to the light.
    • C. Move the puppet closer to the screen.
    • D. Turn the light off.

  2. Question 2

    Noah moved a toy away from a torch (flashlight). At which distance was the shadow tallest?

    Shadow height (cm) for each distance from the torch010203040506070808010 cm6920 cm5430 cm3840 cm
    • A. 10 cm
    • B. 20 cm
    • C. 30 cm
    • D. 40 cm

  3. Question 3

    True or false? Shadows are longest at midday.

    • A. True
    • B. False

  4. Question 4

    How can you make a shadow SMALLER and sharper?

    • A. Use a bigger object.
    • B. Shake the object.
    • C. Move the object right next to the light.
    • D. Move the object closer to the screen, away from the light.

  5. Question 5

    Noah moved a toy away from a torch (flashlight). At which distance was the shadow smallest?

    Shadow height (cm) for each distance from the torch01020304050606010 cm5120 cm3630 cm2740 cm
    • A. 10 cm
    • B. 20 cm
    • C. 30 cm
    • D. 40 cm

  6. Question 6

    True or false? Shadows change length during a sunny day.

    • A. True
    • B. False

  7. Question 7

    In a shadow puppet show, how can you make the puppet's shadow BIGGER on the screen?

    • A. Move the puppet closer to the light.
    • B. Paint the puppet black.
    • C. Move the puppet closer to the screen.
    • D. Turn the light off.

  8. Question 8

    Noah moved a toy away from a torch (flashlight) and measured its shadow on the wall. How much taller was the shadow at 10 cm than at 40 cm?

    Shadow height (cm) for each distance from the torch01020304050605610 cm4620 cm3030 cm2340 cm

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  9. Question 9

    True or false? Moving an object towards a lamp makes its shadow grow.

    • A. True
    • B. False

  10. Question 10

    In a shadow puppet show, how can you make the puppet's shadow BIGGER on the screen?

    • A. Paint the puppet black.
    • B. Move the puppet closer to the screen.
    • C. Turn the light off.
    • D. Move the puppet closer to the light.

  11. Question 11

    Noah moved a toy away from a torch (flashlight) and measured its shadow on the wall. How much taller was the shadow at 10 cm than at 40 cm?

    Shadow height (cm) for each distance from the torch01020304050605610 cm4620 cm3630 cm2040 cm

    Answercm

  12. Question 12

    True or false? Late afternoon shadows are longer than midday shadows.

    • A. True
    • B. False

  13. Question 13

    How can you make a shadow SMALLER and sharper?

    • A. Move the object closer to the screen, away from the light.
    • B. Use a bigger object.
    • C. Shake the object.
    • D. Move the object right next to the light.

  14. Question 14

    Noah moved a toy away from a torch (flashlight) and measured its shadow on the wall. How much taller was the shadow at 10 cm than at 40 cm?

    Shadow height (cm) for each distance from the torch010203040506070807210 cm6020 cm4830 cm3040 cm

    Answercm

  15. Question 15

    True or false? Late afternoon shadows are longer than midday shadows.

    • A. True
    • B. False

  16. Question 16

    Why is your shadow long in the early morning?

    • A. The Sun is low in the sky.
    • B. You grow in the night.
    • C. The ground is wet.
    • D. The Sun is directly overhead.

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Answer key: Make a shadow bigger or smaller

  1. 1. B. Move the puppet closer to the light.

  2. 2. A. 10 cm

  3. 3. B. False

  4. 4. D. Move the object closer to the screen, away from the light.

  5. 5. D. 40 cm

  6. 6. A. True

  7. 7. A. Move the puppet closer to the light.

  8. 8. 33 cm

  9. 9. A. True

  10. 10. D. Move the puppet closer to the light.

  11. 11. 36 cm

  12. 12. A. True

  13. 13. A. Move the object closer to the screen, away from the light.

  14. 14. 42 cm

  15. 15. A. True

  16. 16. A. The Sun is low in the sky.