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Identify shadows
Free printable Grade 2 science worksheet for "Identify shadows" — practice light and sound. No-prep, print or assign online.
Grade 2 students investigate how shadows form when light is blocked, building their understanding of light and sound in Physical Science through observable, everyday phenomena. Teachers can use this medium-difficulty worksheet alongside an outdoor or flashlight exploration to help students connect hands-on observation to the science of shadow formation. It introduces the idea that light travels in straight lines and that objects block it to create shadows.
Learning objectives
- Identify what causes shadows to form when light is blocked by an object
- Describe how the position of a light source affects the size and direction of a shadow
- Connect shadow formation to the concept that light travels in straight lines
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- Print at home or in class for Grade 2; it's no-prep, with no extra materials needed.
- Hand it out as classwork, homework, or a quick warm-up.
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