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Y3/4 (A): Lesson 4: Shadows throughout the day

Observing changes to shadows throughout the day and modelling this to collect data as evidence. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.
Shadows of people with dog

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Shadow of a burning candle and ask the class to explain the shadow observed.

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