Grade 1 science · D.6 · Earth and space
Shadows and the sun
A shadow always points away from the sun. The sun is on the other side of the shadow.
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When Jonah stands in sunlight, where does the shadow point?
- Away from the sun (right)
- Up into the sky
- To the ground
Luca holds a book and sees a shadow on the floor. Where does it point?
- Away from the sun (right)
- To the side
- Toward the sun
Felix holds a book and sees a shadow on the floor. Where does it point?
- On top of the book
- Away from the sun (right)
- To the side
Tip: A shadow always points away from the sun. The sun is on the other side of the shadow.
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