Book 29, Question 3 · Video
How can you make a sun map of your yard?
A sun map shows where light and shade fall during the day. On a clear day, check your yard every hour or two. Mark with chalk or a drawing where the shadows from houses, fences, and trees are. Spots that stay sunny the whole day are best for sun-loving plants like tomatoes. Shady spots suit lettuce and ferns. Sun maps change with the seasons.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How can you make a sun map of your yard?
The Big Idea
Sunshine moves across your yard all day! A sun map shows where it goes. How do you make one?
Check Often
Step one: Check Often. A sun map shows where light and shade fall during the day. On a clear day, check your yard every hour or two.
Mark the Shadows
Step two: Mark the Shadows. Mark with chalk or on a drawing where shadows from houses, fences, and trees fall. Each check adds more to your map.
Plan the Plants
Step three: Plan the Plants. Spots that stay sunny all day are best for sun-loving plants like tomatoes. Shady spots suit lettuce and ferns, and sun maps change with the seasons.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Long shadows. Short shadows. Shadows shift. Show the pattern.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! In summer, the Sun is higher in the sky, so shadows are shorter. Tomatoes love full sun. Lettuce likes some shade. Maps change with seasons.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! With a grown-up, take a photo of your yard at 9 in the morning. Take another one at noon. Take one more at 3 in the afternoon. Compare the shadows. Where is the sunniest spot?
Outro
A sun map shows where light and shade fall in your yard. Check every hour or two on a clear day and mark the shadows, then plant sun lovers like tomatoes in the sunniest spots and lettuce or ferns in the shade. Science is amazing! Remember, every big discovery starts with a small question. Keep looking, keep learning, and keep asking why! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!