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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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Early Childhood, K-6
Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
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