Thinking in Scientific Ways
Suggesting explanations
Shantelle offers a simple explanation that the Sun creates a shadow but she is unable to explain why. She does not relate the position of the Sun to the position of the shadow. She links the shadow to her own shape, but appears to confuse the concept of "being in the shade" with the concept of her shadow (see Shantelle's "before" view). |
Developing and Communicating Scientific Understanding
Using scientific ideas in constructing explanations
She has a clear understanding of what is meant by a shadow, and shares her ideas about scientific experiences by describing her shadow in relation to the Sun's position (see Shantelle's "after" view).
Using scientific vocabulary
Shantelle uses new vocabulary to label observable features.
Reflecting on their own understanding
She accurately observes the position of the Sun in relation to her shadow. Her ideas about the shape of the shadow and where it is "attached" to the body show she is aware of changes in her own understanding.
- "My shadow is little when the Sun is up in the sky."
- "My shadow is big when the Sun is down in the sky."
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