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Shadows Quiz

Last updated about 5 years ago

5 questions

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What do you notice happening as it goes from morning to afternoon?

Ms. Rollins class graphed their data on the graph below.

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The data table at the top was about shadow direction. What is this second graph about?

The students also observed the Sun was in the eastern sky at 8:00 a.m. and appeared to rise until it was overhead at noon. At 4:00 p.m., the Sun was in the western sky.

Use the data table and graph to write a scientific explanation describing what the class could expect to observe on Day 5 at 2:00 p.m. 

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CLAIM - what do you think the class will see on Day 5 at 2:00 pm?Make sure ot think about shadow length AND direction. (DO NOT put evidence here!)

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EVIDENCE - What evidence do have to prove your claim? You can include evidence from the data table and the graph. (DO NOT include a reason here - just evidence!)

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REASON - Why is your claim true? What does your evidence mean? What scientific ideas or facts does it connect to?