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Feher, Elsa; Rice, Karen – Science and Children, 1986
Describes an activity in which young children explore the concepts of light by predicting the shape of shadows. Different configurations of light sources are used and objects are held in different positions. Sample questions to be asked of the children before, during, and after the activities are included. (TW)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science