Light sources | Science | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

What do eyes help humans to do?
- hear
- taste
- see ✓
What does dark mean?
- without taste
- without sound
True or false? Humans can see when there is no light.
- True
- False ✓
Which of these images shows darkness?
- image 1
- image 2 ✓
- image 3
Why can't humans see when they close their eyes?
- There is too much light.
- Some humans have little or no sight.
- A human's eyelids are opaque and block the light. ✓
What can help humans when they are unable to use their sense of sight?
- Wearing a blindfold.
- Doing an obstacle course.
- Using other senses such as touch and hearing. ✓

Exit quiz

What is a light source?
- Something that produces and gives out light. ✓
- Something that produces and gives out sound.
- Something that produces and gives out smell.
Which of these is a light source?
- a torch ✓
- a book
- a human
True or false? All light sources are human-made.
- True
- False ✓
Which of these is a human-made light source?
- lightning
- torch ✓
- stars
What is our main natural light source?
- a ceiling light
- the Moon
- the Sun ✓
Which of these statements is true?
- The Moon is a natural light source.
- The Moon is a human-made light source.
- The Moon is not a light source. ✓

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Lesson Details

Key learning points

A light source is something that produces and gives out light.
Light sources can be natural or made by humans.
The Sun is our main natural light source.
The Moon is not a light source, it does not produce its own light.

Common misconception

Pupils may think that all light sources are made by humans. Pupils may think that the Moon is a light source.

Explanation that light sources can be natural or made by humans - use examples within the lesson slides. Explanation that the Moon does not produce its own light and is not a light source.

Keywords

Light source - Something that is a light source produces its own light.
Human-made - Something that is human-made is made or caused by humans.
Natural - A natural object or material has not been interfered with in any way by humans.