with students at Walter Payton College Prep, Chicago
Challenge:

Materials: digital camera, cardboard, scissors, (Optional- utility knives, tape)
Process:

• Students form small and/or large groups to create shadows with their cut-outs against walls and other surfaces.
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Behind the scenes |
Lesson Expansion:
• Students can go outside or create shadows inside using bare light bulbs, flashlights, or flashlight app on a cell phone.
•A variety of prompts could be used to create scenes. Consider ways to reinforce a lesson (like a science lesson about leaf shapes or animals) or promote a school event such as a school dance or sports competition.