Investigate sunlight and shade
Free printable Kindergarten science worksheet for "Investigate sunlight and shade" — practice weather. No-prep, print or assign online.
Kindergartners investigate sunlight and shade in this hands-on Earth Science worksheet, exploring how the Sun provides warmth and light and how shade changes temperature in different places. Teachers and parents can use it alongside an outdoor observation activity to help children connect direct sunlight with warmth and shaded areas with cooler temperatures. It is a natural fit for a weather or seasons unit and supports early scientific observation skills.
Learning objectives
- Identify that the Sun is the main source of warmth and light on Earth
- Observe and describe the difference in temperature between sunlit and shaded areas
- Explain how shade is created and how it affects the warmth felt in a given spot
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- Print at home or in class for Kindergarten; it's no-prep, with no extra materials needed.
- Hand it out as classwork, homework, or a quick warm-up.
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What grade or age is this Science worksheet for?
It's designed for Kindergarten (ages 5–6), covering Weather.
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