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Lesson Plan

Light and Shadow Science Lesson

Explore how shadows change when a light source moves closer or farther away.

AgeAges 6–9
Time40 minutes
DifficultyBeginner
AccessFree

Materials You’ll Need

Flashlight, white sheet, paper puppets

Learning Objectives

Students will observe, predict, compare, and explain how distance changes a shadow.

About This Activity

A playful STEM lesson that uses puppet theater to make light and shadow easy to understand.

How to Use It

Prepare the materials, invite children to personalize their characters, and leave plenty of room for their own ideas. Adult supervision is recommended when cutting tools are used.

Creative Prompt

Ask: “What happens when your character discovers a mysterious glow?” Let the answer become the beginning of a new story.