K.SCI.8.B
Demonstrate and explain that light travels through some objects and is blocked by other objects, creating shadows.
Kindergarten · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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lightobjectsshadowsources of light
Skills
- demonstrate (that light travels through some objects) #dok2
- explain (that light is blocked by some objects) #dok2
- create (shadows using objects and light sources) #dok2
- identify (objects that allow light to pass through or block light) #dok1
Learning Targets
- I can identify objects that let light through and those that block light. #dok1
- I can demonstrate how light travels through some objects and is blocked by others. #dok2
- I can explain how shadows are made when light is blocked. #dok2
- I can create shadows by placing objects in the path of light. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Light behaves differently with different materials—some let it pass, others block it.
- Shadows are created when something blocks the path of light.
Essential Questions
- What happens when light shines on different objects?
- How do shadows form?
- Which materials let light pass through them?
- How can you make a shadow bigger or smaller?
- Why do some objects create darker shadows than others?