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Shadow Tracker: Graph a Day of Shadows

Grades 4-6 · Sub plan

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For grades 4-6 science teachers who need a no-prep, no-tech day on the daily shadow pattern. Students graph a flagpole's shadow at five times in one day, read a shadow map with a compass, and explain what causes the pattern. No sun needed: all the practice data is on the page.

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  • A 2-page student packet
  • An answer key
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