Light and Shadow
What Is Light?
Light is what lets us see. It comes from the sun, lamps, and flashlights. Light travels in straight lines. When light hits something, we can notice its colour and shape.
What Is a Shadow?
A shadow is a dark shape that appears when something blocks light. The blocked area gets no light, so it looks darker. Shadows copy the shape of the object that stops the light.
How Do Shadows Change?
If the light moves, the shadow moves too. A big, bright sun makes a short, sharp shadow. A low, dim light makes a long, soft shadow. Shadows can get bigger or smaller during the day.
Fun Experiment
- Take a small toy and a flashlight.
- Shine the flashlight on a wall.
- Move the toy closer to the light – the shadow gets bigger.
- Move the toy farther away – the shadow gets smaller.
Play with different objects and watch the shadows dance!