Shadow Spy Field Report

Students act as scientists in this field-based worksheet where they track and analyze how shadows change during the day. Learners record the length and direction of shadows at different times, interpret patterns, and connect findings to Earth’s rotation. The activity integrates observation, data collection, and explanation writing, reinforcing the relationship between sunlight, time, and movement of Earth. The bonus challenge encourages visual representation through diagrams, enhancing spatial reasoning. This worksheet strengthens inquiry skills and supports hands-on learning tied directly to real-world environmental observation.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Observation of Earth’s Rotation Effects

Science – Data Collection and Interpretation

Writing – Scientific Explanation of Natural Phenomena

Critical Thinking – Analyzing Patterns and Change Over Time

This worksheet is part of our Earth’s Rotation and Revolution collection.