Assessment 2: Shadow Story
Completion requirements
Assessment 2
Shadow Story
Shadows form all around you from sunrise to sunset. Now you know what kinds of objects cast shadows and how those shadows can change depending on the location of the light source. The Sun is a major light source that makes shadows that change
during the day as the Sun moves across the sky.
Be creative! What if shadows were to have a life of their own? What if your shadow ran away from you? Would you be able to catch it?
Be creative! What if shadows were to have a life of their own? What if your shadow ran away from you? Would you be able to catch it?
- Think about what it would be like to be a shadow. What would your typical day be like? How did you form? How do you change throughout the day? Tell the story of “A Day in the Life of a Shadow” by completing
one of the following:
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Write a short story to explain how you were formed and how you change when your light sources moves. Explain how the light interacts with other transparent, translucent, and opaque objects. You can be any kind of shadow – human, tree, car,
whatever you wish.
- Construct a photostory with your own pictures or pictures obtained online that describe how a shadow is formed and changes as the light source moves. Include how the light interacts with other transparent, translucent, and opaque objects. Your photostory should include brief descriptions or explanations of your pictures.
- Be sure to carefully read the criteria and rubric before beginning your assignment because they will help you know what is expected of you.
- When you have completed the Assessment, submit it to your teacher using the "Add submission" button below.
Your short story or photostory should demonstrate how:
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transparent, translucent, and opaque objects are different
Review the information you learned in Observe: Transmitting Light -
shadows are formed (by what kind of objects?)
Review the information you learned in Explore: Shadow Maker -
shadows change shape and size when the light source moves
Review the information you learned in Observe: Shadows in the Sun -
shadows changes as the Sun moves throughout the day
Review the information you learned in Observe: Shadows in the Sun