Light & Shadow Laboratory

Children investigate light and shadow through sustained exploration. They discover how shadows are made, how they change, and how light travels through different materials.

• Framework: Reggio Emilia
• Unit: Science & Inquiry
• Learning area: Physical Science & Materials
• Level: Ages 4

Materials

• Overhead projector or flashlights
• Translucent and opaque materials
• Shadow puppet materials
• Mirror and reflective surfaces

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