California Academy of Sciences: Science @ Home - Sun Tracker
Transform your body into a sundial and see how your shadows illustrate the movement of the Sun over the course of a day.
The Sun’s position changes over the course of the day
as it appears to move across the sky. This means the
shadows cast by the Sun’s light change throughout the
day, too. By tracking your shadow, you can make your
own sundial.
Please note: This activity requires at least 3 hours and
can be done over 2 days.
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Transform your body into a sundial and see how your shadows illustrate the movement of the Sun over the course of a day.
The Sun’s position changes over the course of the day
as it appears to move across the sky. This means the
shadows cast by the Sun’s light change throughout the
day, too. By tracking your shadow, you can make your
own sundial.
Please note: This activity requires at least 3 hours and
can be done over 2 days.
Got some science-loving small frys at home? Keep them engaged with an all-new array of themed activity packs created for kids ages 4-11, packed with guided videos, hands-on crafts, and real experiments. New packs published every month!
Download activity.
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