Jungle Shadow Play

Shadow play combines science (light) with creative storytelling.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Jungles
• Learning area: Visual and Creative Arts
• Level: Levels 1-3

Objectives

• Explore light and shadow
• Create animal silhouettes
• Tell shadow stories

Materials

• Flashlights
• Animal cutouts on sticks
• White sheet/screen

Instructions

Create jungle animal shadows on the screen. Tell stories about their adventures.

Educator tip

Experiment with distance to make shadows bigger/smaller.

Assessment

Observe creativity and light/shadow understanding.

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