Shadow Matching Science Worksheet
A Grade 5 science worksheet focusing on understanding and matching objects to their shadows, exploring light and shadow properties.
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Shadow Matching Science Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will test your understanding of how shadows are formed and how to match objects to their shadows.
1. What causes a shadow to form?
Light bending around an object
An object blocking light
Light reflecting off a surface
Heat from the sun
2. Which of the following would produce the longest shadow?
A short object in direct sunlight at noon
A tall object in direct sunlight in the morning
A tall object under a bright lamp indoors
A small object in a dark room
1. Shadows are formed when an object the path of light.
2. The shape of a shadow depends on the shape of the object and the of the light source.
3. The length of a shadow changes throughout the day because of the sun's changing in the sky.
Match each object with its likely shadow shape. Draw a line from the object to its shadow. (For this digital worksheet, write the letter of the shadow next to the object number)
1. A tall, thin pole
a. A wide, short rectangle
2. A round ball
b. A thin, long rectangle
3. A square box
c. A circle
1. Describe two factors that can affect the size and shape of a shadow.
2. Imagine you are standing outside at sunrise. Where would your shadow be, and would it be long or short?
1. Shadows are always black, regardless of the object's color.
True
False
2. The closer an object is to a light source, the smaller its shadow will be.
True
False