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Summer Sun?
This activity supports learners to investigate ways of measuring sunshine and how shadows change throughout the day. Learners will design and carry out an investigation into what happens to a persons shadow at different times in the day. They'll also observe the amount of sunshine throughout a day, record their findings and evaluate the validity of the method they used. The guidance has many discussion questions so learners actively come to their own conclusions.
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Preparation
What you need
- summer sun guidance
- summer Sun presentation slides
Location
Outdoors
Step by step
- Download the guidance and slides from the resources section.
- Read the step by step instructions.
Curriculum links
Working scientifically
- observing closely, using simple equipment
- performing simple tests
- using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
- gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
Seasonal changes
- observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies
What to try next
Shade mapping
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Cloud gazing
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