Shadow Matching Fun!
A Grade 3 science worksheet on shadow matching, exploring how shadows are formed and identifying objects by their shadows.
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you understand how shadows are made and how they look.
1. A shadow is formed when light is blocked by an object.
True
False
2. Shadows are always the same size as the object that makes them.
True
False
3. A shadow is a dark area where is blocked.
4. The shape of a shadow depends on the shape of the and the direction of the light.
Match each object on the left with its most likely shadow on the right.
5. A tall tree
a. A long, thin dark shape
6. A round ball
b. A circular dark shape
7. A square box
c. A square or rectangular dark shape
8. What do you need to make a shadow?
Look at the image below. Which object do you think made this shadow?
