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Exploring Earth: Bear's Shadow

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In this hands-on activity designed for younger visitors and their families, participants move a flashlight around an object to make and experiment with shadows. Connect the activity to a storybook about a little bear exploring his shadow!

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Hints for uses in your library Include this activity during your Storytimes for younger audiences by reading the book Moonbear's Shadow by Frank Asch
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Originating Source National Informal STEM Education Network
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Exploring Earth: Bear's Shadow

Exploring Earth: Bear's Shadow

In this hands-on activity designed for younger visitors and their families, participants move a flashlight around an object to make and experiment with shadows. Connect the activity to a storybook about a little bear exploring his shadow!