In our science lesson, our young scientists learned some fundamental principles of physics. They discovered that light travels in a straight line, which is why a shadow is formed when an object blocks that path. By moving the light source, they learned how the position of light affects the size and shape of a shadow. They saw firsthand that an object's shadow changes depending on the light's angle and how far away it is. This hands-on exploration taught them that a shadow is simply the absence of light, a concept that forms the basis for everything from understanding eclipses to how our eyes see. We became experts at forming shadows using artificial light sources, like torches.
It was great to see everyone working in pairs, acting as our own little research team.