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Y6 Science

12 December 2023 (by Julie Briscoe (Julie Briscoe))

We have investigated how opaque objects create shadows. We have found out how to change the size and shape of shadows. We looked at how this applies in a solar eclipse.

We have been classifying objects and materials as transparent, translucent or opaque.

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