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5.59 Sundials and Apparent Solar Motion (Enrichment) Worksheet

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This Grade 5 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 5.59 Sundials and Apparent Solar Motion (Enrichment). Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Sundials and Apparent Solar Motion (Enrichment) - Which option best shows Build or use a simple sundial to connect solar position to timekeeping? (NGSS 5-ESS1-2; CCSS: SL.5.5)

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Science

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Observation at a stick shadow at different times: both length and direction can change. Which conclusion should students draw?

ASundials work best in complete darkness.

BShadows are always the same length all day.

CShadows point toward the light source.

DSun position changes throughout the day, affecting shadows.

Solution & Explanation:A shadow points away from the light source. As Earth rotates, the Sun appears to move across the sky, causing shadow length and direction to change.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Observation at a sundial under a tree: shade can block the shadow needed for reading. Which conclusion should students draw?

ASundials work best in complete darkness.

BShadows are always the same length all day.

CObjects blocking sunlight can make a sundial unusable.

DShadows point toward the light source.

Solution & Explanation:A shadow points away from the light source. As Earth rotates, the Sun appears to move across the sky, causing shadow length and direction to change.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Observation at a class records shadow lengths daily: repeated measurements help reveal patterns. Which conclusion should students draw?

ASundials work best in complete darkness.

BMultiple observations support stronger conclusions.

CShadows are always the same length all day.

DShadows point toward the light source.

Solution & Explanation:A shadow points away from the light source. As Earth rotates, the Sun appears to move across the sky, causing shadow length and direction to change.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 5 Science students. It aligns with educational standard SCI.5.59 (Use sundials and shadow patterns to interpret the Sun's apparent motion.).