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Science
Quarter 4 – Module 8
Week 8 – Changes In The Position
of The Sun and The Length
of Shadows
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Quarter 4 - Week 8 (Module 8: Changes In The Position of The Sun and The Length of
Shadows)
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Science
Quarter 4 – Module 8
Week 8 – Changes In The Position
of The Sun and The Length
of Shadows
What I Need to Know
Learning Competency:
• Describe the changes in the position and length of shadows in the surroundings
as the position of the sun changes. (S4ES-lVh-9)
• Describe the effects of the Sun to human activities.
Hello Grade - Four learners! After going through this module 8, you are expected to:
1. describe the position of the sun throughout the day;
2. demonstrate how the length of shadows changes as the position of the sun
changes;
3. practice safety measures to protect oneself from the harmful effects of the sun.
Lesson Shadows and The Sun’s
9 Position in The Sky
What I Know
PRE -TEST
Direction: Read and analyze the items carefully and write the letter of your answer
on your answer sheet.
1. What do you need in order for an object to form a shadow?
A. complete darkness C. right air pressure
B. source of light D. right temperature
2. Which of the following activities protect the skin from direct heat of the sun?
A. use sunblock/sunscreen C. wear thick clothes
B. drink lots of water D. take a bath everyday
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3. What kind of shadow does a low sun form?
A. long shadow C. intermediate shadow
B. short shadow D. no shadow at all
4. What is the position of your shadow when the sun is behind you? The shadow is
___________.
A. in front of you C. on your right
B. on your left D. behind you
5. What kind of shadow will be formed when the sun is high up in the sky?
A. long shadow C. intermediate shadow
B. short shadow D. no shadow at all
6. What kind of vitamin enables the human body to have the proper levels of calcium and
phosphorus that make our bones healthy?
A. vitamin A B. vitamin B C. vitamin C D. vitamin D
7. What serious condition will happen if there will be too much exposure of the sun’s rays
on your skin?
A. acne B. dermatitis C. rashes D. skin cancer
8. It is characterized by extreme redness and small painful skin blisters that peel off after
a couple of days of being exposed to sun’s heat?
A. acne B. dermatitis C. rashes D. sunburn
9. If an object is placed in an open space, the length and position of the shadow changes
from _________.
A. east to west B. west to east C. north to south D. south to north
10. In what part of the day is the length of shadow is at its longest?
A. evening B. midday C. morning D. morning and evening
What’s In
Review: Sun - Main Source of Heat and Light on Earth
Activity 1: True or False
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Directions: Write True if the statement is correct, and False if it is incorrect.
______1. Sun is composed mainly of helium and hydrogen.
______2. Solar wind refers to the violent explosion on the sun’s surface.
______3. Chromosphere is a brilliant scarlet ring during a total solar eclipse.
______4. Prominences vary in size, shape, and motion.
______5. Sun is found at the end of the solar system.
______6. Process by which plants release water from their leaves.
______7. Is the process of changing liquid water into gas (water vapor).
______8. Corona is the outermost layer of the sun.
______9. The 3 main layers of the sun are corona, chromosphere, and photosphere.
______10. Solar eclipse is a phenomena in which the moon covers the sun.
What’s New
Activity 2: “POEM”
Did you enjoy the poem? Have you experience creating shadows of yourself?
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What is It
The poem on the previous page talk about shadows. Do you know what shadows
are, and how shadows are formed?
Let’s find out by following the discussions below.
Lesson 9 Shadows and The Sun’s Position in The Sky
Before watches and clocks were invented, people depend on sunlight to tell
time. The sundial tells time depending on the position of the sun’s shadow during the
day. An object forms a shadow when it blocks light passing through it. You must have
noticed how, when you stand outdoors on a sunny day, your body forms a shadow either
beside you, behind you, or in front of you. This is because your body is positioned in such
a way that it blocks the sun’s light.
The direction in which your body forms a shadow depends on your position
in relation to the sun. You form a shadow in front of you if the sun is behind you and vice
versa. If the sun shines on you from your left, you form a shadow to your right and vice
versa. The change in direction of the sun’s light is not due to the sun spinning around you.
On the contrary, it is because the Earth is moving around the sun. Your shadow is long
in the morning as the sun appears in the east. At noon, the sun is directly above your
head and your shadows appears the shortest. It gets longer again when the sun sets in
the west. This time your shadow is on your other side. Look at the shadows of the tree in
the picture found below.
Different Positions and Length of Shadows
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Lesson 10 Effects of The Sun to Human Activities
Plants may consume the most amount of sunlight, but it is obviously people
who have made the most of its power and have harnessed its energy for various uses.
Thus, it can be said that people have had the most experiences on both the positive and
negative effects of sunlight.
As it does for other living things, the sun provides people with the light that
makes day distinct from night. In recent years, people have successfully harnessed solar
energy to generate artificial lighting and heating for their homes, workplaces, and other
places. Structures called solar panels are set up on the rooftops of buildings and these
trap the sun’s rays. The panels process the energy to generate electrical power.
Sunlight likewise helps people grow plants for food and other purposes. It
is also a welcome sight for people who flock to beaches for some time to relax and soak
in the sun.
Sunlight also provides the Vitamin D that people need for good health.
Vitamin D enables the human body to have the proper levels of calcium and phosphorus
that make their bones healthy. A special substance in the human body reacts with the
sun’s ultraviolet rays and converts the energy from the rays into Vitamin D.
Too much exposure to the sun’s heat without the proper protection may also
cause sunburn, or extreme redness and irritation of the skin brought about by damage
to the skin cells. Sunburn is characterized by small painful skin blisters that peel off after
a couple of days after exposure. Many children get sunburn after playing under the sun
for a long time.
Prolonged exposure to the sun can also damage the tissues of the eyes
and cause such conditions as snow blindness and cataracts. Snow blindness is the term
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for a temporary condition in which the eyes feel like they sting all the time, while cataract
is a form of eye damage that leads to blindness.
Protection from the Harmful Effect of the Sun
Most health problems caused by too much exposure to sunlight clear up
after the right treatment and proper care. However, some conditions like skin cancer and
cataracts are life threatening. To avoid these complications later in life, you can start
observing the following practices when you have to stay under the sun for some time.
1. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes and use an umbrella to provide some
shade. If you are not wearing sunglasses, never look at the sun directly as this cause
permanent damage to your vision.
2. Apply sunscreen to protect your skin. Skin doctors recommend the use of
sunscreen with at least SPF 15. SPF is the acronym for sun protection factor, a rating
system devised to guide you in choosing the right sunscreen. A sunscreen with at least
SPF 30 rating offers maximum protection as it blocks out about 96 percent of UV rays.
3. Choose the right clothing to wear. As much as possible, wear light colored and
lightweight clothes because these do not absorb too much heat from the sun. They also
let your skin breathe more easily. If you can, wear shirts with long sleeves and protection
for the neck.
4. Drink lots of water throughout a hot day to replenish whatever fluids you may
lose from sweating. Loss of fluids can lead to dehydration.
5. Avoid staying outdoors during the midday, or from ten o’clock in the morning
(10:00 am) to four o’clock in the afternoon (4:00 pm), as this is the time when UV rays are
at their most intense.
What’s More
Activity 3: “Let’s Do It!”
Objective: Describe the position of your own shadow.
Directions: Describe the position of the shadow that you would form if you were outdoors
with the sun’s position as described below. Write your descriptions on the lines.
1. The sun behind you. __________________________________________
2. The sun in front of you. ________________________________________
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3. The sun to your right. _________________________________________
4. The sun to your left. __________________________________________
5. The sun high in the sky above you. ______________________________
What I Have Learned
ACTIVITY 4: “Matching Type”
Directions: Match column A with column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on your
answer sheet.
Column A Column B
_____ 1. extreme redness and irritation of the skin brought A. cataract
about by damage skin cells B. east
_____ 2. eye damage that leads to blindness C. shadow
_____ 3. tells time depending on the position of the sun’s D. solar
shadow during the day E. solar panel
_____ 4. where the sun rises F. SPF
_____ 5. where the sun sets G. sunburn
_____ 6. a very strong ray emitted by the sun H. sundial
_____ 7. formed when it blocks light passing through it from a I. ultraviolet
light source J. west
_____ 8. a rating system devised to guide you in choosing the
right sunscreen
_____ 9. energy from the sun.
_____ 10. A structure set-up to trap the sun’s rays.
ACTIVITY 5: “Yes or No”
Directions: Read and analyze the statement carefully. Write YES, if the statement
describes safety precautions against sun’s heat, and NO, if it’s not. Write your answer on
your answer sheet.
_____ 1. Sunglasses are important for sun protection.
_____ 2. Sunscreen can help to protect your skin from too much exposure to the sun.
_____ 3. The SPF rating is a guide to choosing the right sunscreen to use for your skin’s
protection.
_____ 4. Looking at the sun directly can help protect your eyes against UV rays.
_____ 5. Playing or staying outdoors during midday is totally safe.
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What I Can Do
In this part, you will apply what you have learned in this lesson.
ACTIVITY 6: “Slogan or Poster Making”
Directions: In a form of slogan or poster, express how you can protect yourself from the
Harmful Effect of the Sun’s Heat. Use short bond paper and any coloring materials.
POST TEST
(SCIENCE 4)
Directions: Read each item carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on your
answer sheet.
1. SPF is a rating system devised to guide you in choosing the right sunscreen, what
does the acronym means?
A. screen protection factor C. shade protection factor
B. self-protection factor D. sun protection factor
2. In what part of the day is the length of shadow is at its longest?
A. evening B. midday C. morning D. morning and evening
3. What do you need in order for an object to make a shadow?
A. complete darkness C. right air pressure
B. source of light D. right temperature
4. At what time of the day where UV rays will be most intense?
A. 6:00 AM to 12:00 NOON C. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
B. 8:00 AM to 12:00 NOON D. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
5. Why is it advisable to wear light-colored and light-weight clothes during sunny
days? Because it _______________________________.
A. absorbs heat easily C. is trendy to wear
B. does not absorb heat easily D. easily dries up when you sweat
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6. What kind of shadow will be formed when the sun is high up in the sky?
A. long shadow C. intermediate shadow
B. short shadow D. no shadow at all
.7. What kind of shadow does a low sun form?
A. long shadow C. intermediate shadow
B. short shadow D. no shadow at all
8. These are extreme redness and small painful skin blisters that peel off after a couple
of days of being exposed to sun’s heat?
A. acne B. dermatitis C. rashes D. sunburn
9. If an object is placed in an open space, the length and position of shadow changes
from _________________.
A. east to west B. west to east C. north to south C. south to north
10. Which of the following activities protect the skin from direct heat of the sun?
A. drink lots of water C. wear thick clothes
B. apply sunblock / sunscreen D. take a bath everyday
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What I Have Learned (p.8)
Act. 4 Act. 5
1. G 1. Yes
2. A 2. Yes
3. H 3. Yes
4. B 4. No
5. J 5. No
6. I
7. C
8. F
9. D
10. E
What’s More (p. 6) What’s New (p. 3) What's In (p. 2)
1. Shadow is in front of 1. SHADOW 1. True
me 2. SUNDIAL 2. False
2. Shadow is behind me 3. LIGHT 3. True
3. Shadow is in my left 4. EAST 4. True
4. Shadow is in my right 5. WEST 5. False
5. Shadow is under my 6. BLOCK 6. True
feet 7. SUNLIGHT 7. False
8. ULTRAVIOLET 8. True
9. SUNBURN 9. True
10. CATARACT 10. True
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