Shadow play turns sunlight into storytelling and movement. Through puppets, sensory exploration, and playful games, scouts can use shadows to act out scenes, solve puzzles, and experiment with light.
- Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Daisy Space Science Explorer badge requirements.
Info Needed for Daisy Space Science: The sun looks like it moves across the sky because Earth is spinning. When we see the sun in the morning, our part of Earth is turning toward the light. At night, our part of Earth turns away from the sun. It looks like the sun has gone down. Shadows change during the day because the sun’s position in the sky changes.
Possible Projects:
- Shadow Puppets (25–35 min) – Create puppets and use a light source to cast shadows for storytelling.
- Shadow Sensory Play (20–30 min) – Use light and shadow with sensory bins or objects to explore textures and shapes in a playful, tactile way.
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