Shadow Matching Worksheet
A Grade 4 science worksheet to help students understand how shadows are formed and match objects to their shadows.
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Shadow Matching Challenge
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you understand how shadows are formed and match objects to their correct shadows.
1. A shadow is formed when an object blocks .
2. The shape of a shadow depends on the shape of the and the direction of the light source.
3. The longer the shadow, the the light source is to the object.
Draw a line to match each object with its likely shadow.
1. Ball
a. Rectangle
2. Tree
b. Circle
3. Book
c. Irregular shape with branches
1. Shadows are always black.
True
False
2. Shadows can change size and shape throughout the day.
True
False
1. Imagine you are standing outside at noon. Will your shadow be long or short? Explain why.