How are shadows formed?

In this lesson, we will be learning about shadows and how they are formed. You will need a pencil, a piece of paper, and some objects from around your home. These will be explained in the video.

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Reflective materials are...

1/4

Q2.Non-reflective materials are...

2/4

Q3.Tick the object which is made of a reflective material.

3/4

Q4.Tick the object which is made of a non-reflective material.

4/4

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Reflective materials are...

1/4

Q2.Non-reflective materials are...

2/4

Q3.Tick the object which is made of a reflective material.

3/4

Q4.Tick the object which is made of a non-reflective material.

4/4

Video

Play video

Click on the play button to start the video. If your teacher asks you to pause the video and look at the worksheet you should:

  • Click "Close Video"
  • Click "Next" to view the activity

Your video will re-appear on the next page, and will stay paused in the right place.

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

How are shadows formed?

Let's see what you can remember from the lesson.

Q1.Opaque objects let most light rays pass through them. True or false?

1/4

Q2.If you can see through an object, it is ____________.

2/4

Q3.Shadows are made when...

3/4

Q4.Tick the transparent object.

4/4

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Why we're removing unit quizzes from the website >
Quiz:

How are shadows formed?

Let's see what you can remember from the lesson.

Q1.Opaque objects let most light rays pass through them. True or false?

1/4

Q2.If you can see through an object, it is ____________.

2/4

Q3.Shadows are made when...

3/4

Q4.Tick the transparent object.

4/4

Lesson summary: How are shadows formed?

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