Shadow Recording Sheet

 Gather your materials and stand in the same spot outside at three different times of day, listed in the columns below.
 Have your partner trace your shadow with chalk at each time of day.
 Record your observations below!
* Don’t have a partner? That is okay! Place an object outside and trace the object’s shadow at the three different times instead.
8am 12pm 5pm
1. Draw an arrow pointing in the 1. Draw an arrow pointing in the 1. Draw an arrow pointing in the
direction of your shadow: direction of your shadow: direction of your shadow:

2. Describe where the Sun is in the sky:
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BONUS! Using a compass, record and
circle the direction of the Sun in the sky.
NORTH, EAST, SOUTH, WEST
2. Describe where the Sun is in the sky:
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BONUS! Using a compass, record and
circle the direction of the Sun in the sky.
NORTH, EAST, SOUTH, WEST
2. Describe where the Sun is in the sky:
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BONUS! Using a compass, record and
circle the direction of the Sun in the sky.
NORTH, EAST, SOUTH, WEST

** Using the information you recorded above, predict where the Sun will rise and where the Sun will set tomorrow **
 Where will the Sun rise tomorrow?_______________________________________________________________________________________
 Where will the Sun set tomorrow? _______________________________________________________________________________________