Shadows
Transparent Materials
Real-Life Uses
100

What kind of object makes a shadow?

An opaque object.

100

Can we see clearly through transparent materials?

Yes!

100

Name one thing made from transparent materials.

Glasses, windows, goggles, or car windows.

200

True or False: Shadows have colours.

False. Shadows are always dark.

200

What do transparent materials let pass through?

Light

200

Why do we use transparent materials in buildings and homes?

So we can see through them and let light in.  

300

Why is a shadow made?

Because light is blocked by an opaque object.

300

Do transparent materials make shadows?

No, they do not make shadows.

300

Why do people wear goggles?

To protect their eyes and help them see clearly.

400

Can a shadow be a different size or shape from the object?

Yes!

400

Give 3 examples of a transparent material

Glass, Water, Window

400

Why do snowboarders wear very dark goggles?

To protect their eyes from the bright Sun.

500

Why do shadows have no eyes, mouths, or other details?

Because shadows are only dark shapes made when light is blocked.

500

What does transparent mean?

It means light can pass through, and we can see clearly through it. 

500

Why do astronauts have dark visors on their helmets?

So they can see but still protect their eyes from the very bright Sun in space.