The Shadow Story Focus Question What can the apparent motions of the Sun and the length of shadows at different times of day and different times of year tell us about the motion of the Earth ID: 621662
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Analyzing Shadows (Lesson 3)
“The Shadow Story”Slide2
Focus Question:
What can the apparent motions of the Sun and the length of shadows at different times of day and different times of year tell us about the motion of the Earth?Slide3
Stonehenge:
How did the people of ancient England know where to put the stones for Stonehenge (4000 years ago)?Slide4
Setting up the SEM Board for Inquiry 3.1
“North” = Front of RoomSlide5
Data Collection for 3.1
Have your Sun “rise in the East” and “set in the West”
13 different shadows (6 am to 6 pm)
Keep the string taught (no slack)Slide6
Acer’s Shadow Period 1:Slide7
Acer’s Shadow Period 2:Slide8
Acer’s Shadow Period 4:Slide9
Acer’s Shadow Period 5:Slide10Slide11
Sundials:
In which direction should a sun dial be positioned?Slide12