Shine a Light on Learning With a Casting Shadows Sorting Activity

Ready to help your students discover how light engages with everyday objects? This hands-on sorting activity gets learners observing, predicting, and categorizing materials as they explore which items stop the light and which let it shine right through!

As students arrange items into shadow and no-shadow groups, they’ll understand key science concepts surrounding light, transparency, and opacity. It’s a great way to kickstart active discussion and get your class thinking like real scientists!

Sort It Out! Which Objects Will Cast a Shadow?

This printable sorting activity challenges learners to analyze familiar objects and determine whether they will cast a shadow based on how they interact with light.

Included in this download:

• Object picture sorting cards
• “Shadow” category mat
• “No Shadow” category mat
• Student-friendly instructions
• Answer key

Download Your Casting Shadows Science Activity

This Casting Shadows Science Activity is available in both PDF and editable Google Slides format.  To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow on the download button and choose your preferred file type.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

More Superb Shadow Activities for Little Learners

Looking for ways to extend student learning? Pair this resource with More Superb Shadow Activities for Little Learners to deepen students’ understanding of light, shadows, and material properties. Make sure you check these out before you go!

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