Compare sun and shade records

Supplied materials

• For younger learners, an adult may read each direction aloud; pointing, drawing and spoken explanations count as responses.
• Paper, drawing space or a browser document.
• Reference card A: receives direct sunlight in the drawing. Reference card B: direct sunlight is blocked in the drawing.
• Assessment case 1: Which scientific label fits the specifically described step or feature? Supplied case: Open ground with sunlight arrows.
• Assessment case 2: Which scientific label fits the specifically described step or feature? Supplied case: Ground under a roof without sunlight arrows.
• Assessment case 3: Which scientific label fits the specifically described step or feature? Supplied case: Two records say warm and warmer.
• Assessment case 4: Which scientific label fits the specifically described step or feature? Supplied case: Two records say cool and cooler.
• Assessment case 5: Which scientific label fits the specifically described step or feature? Supplied case: Uncovered bench receives sunlight.
• Assessment case 6: Which scientific label fits the specifically described step or feature? Supplied case: A canopy blocks direct sunlight.

Learn the idea

Sunlight can warm surfaces. Shade blocks some incoming sunlight. Use the supplied descriptions rather than touching hot surfaces or looking directly at the Sun.

Sunny spot means receives direct sunlight in the drawing. Shaded spot means direct sunlight is blocked in the drawing. Warmer means has the higher measured temperature. Cooler means has the lower measured temperature.

For sunny spot, look for the clue “receives direct sunlight in the drawing.” For shaded spot, look for “direct sunlight is blocked in the drawing.” More than one process can happen in a real situation. Answer about the one described in this question.

1. Read or listen to the four science words and what each means. Say how the first two differ.
2. Choose two of the short cases. Point to the clue that helps you choose a science word for each one. You may draw or say your answer.
3. Answer each practice question. Say which clue helped you, then check the explanation.
4. Use the extra task to make two examples that show different science words. Draw or say what makes each one fit.

Check your reasoning

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Take it further

Create one new case showing sunny spot and one showing shaded spot. Expected: the first explicitly shows “receives direct sunlight in the drawing”; the second explicitly shows “direct sunlight is blocked in the drawing.” Explain the distinction by drawing, speaking or writing. A label without a matching feature is incomplete.

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