Year 3 · Science · Earth and Space · Free Printable
Day, Night and Shadows
Help Year 3 students investigate how day and night occur and how shadows change throughout the day.
Resource Details
- Year level: Year 3
- Subject: Science
- Focus: Day, Night and Shadows
- Resource type: Free printable worksheet · PDF
- Curriculum status: Supplementary Year 3 Science resource · no current AC9S3 content code assigned
- Best for: Classroom practice, homework, tutoring or homeschool learning
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Learning Intention
Students will explain how the Earth’s rotation causes day and night and describe how shadows change during the day.
Curriculum Status
This is a supplementary Year 3 Science resource. It is not mapped to a current AC9S3 content description.
Teacher Notes
Use a torch and a globe or ball to model day and night. Outside, mark shadow positions at different times if possible.
Skills Practised
- Understanding day and night
- Observing shadow changes
- Earth’s rotation concept
- Science inquiry