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Sunshine and Shadows

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Sunshine and Shadows allows students to explore shadows.  Students will observe how shadows form, how light effects objects, and how shadows change throughout the day.  Through the use of the skills of observing, communicating, and manipulating, students will investigate the properties of shadows.  Integrated hands-on math activities are also included in this kit.

Digital and Hands-On Resources

Digital Resources
Manuals and Information: 
application/pdf iconSunshine and Shadows Teacher Manual
application/pdf iconSunshine and Shadows Student Activity Book
application/pdf iconSunshine and Shadows Handwriting Packet
application/pdf iconSunshine and Shadows Inventory Sheet
application/pdf iconSunshine and Shadows Science Kit Correlation to NYS Science Learning Standards
application/pdf iconSunshine and Shadows Science Kit Correlation to NYS Common Core Learning Standards
Ipad Apps: 

Flashlight for iPhone, iPod and iPad - Free

List of Useful Apps for the Classroom

Streaming Media - CoSer 501 (Medianet Account Required): 

Discovery Streaming Video Clips:

Science Facts and Fun: What's In a Shadow? (US0745) – 14:31 minutes

The Blue Dragon: Shadow Play (US39800) – 13:10 minutes

Reading Rainbow: My Shadow (US73672) – 25:25 minutes

 

CA BOCES Digital Kids

Brain Pop

Brain Pop Jr.

Distance Learning - CoSer 420: 

Sunshine and Shadows Virtual Field Trip Samples

Search Your Own Virtual Field Trip

Scheduling a Virtual Field Trip/Collaboration

Other Resources: 

CABOCES Digital Children's Book:

Rex and His Shadow

 

Songs

Oh I Wish I Were Your Shadow

Oh, Mr. Sun

Shadow Rhyme

Shadow Song

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Scheduling and Kit Ordering Information

Kits may be ordered by the following methods: Phone: 716-376-8272, Fax: 716-376-8459, Online Order Form (SNAP Account Required) or Email.

Teachers in the Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES service area may request kits for delivery. The Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES courier service provides delivery of the kits to individual schools. Teachers have up to six weeks to complete the set of learning experiences provided in a kit. If additional time is required to complete the learning experiences, please contact 716-376-8272. We will confirm if we can provide an extension. For missing item(s), please contact 716-376-8272. We will send any missing item(s) out to you as soon as possible.