Protecting our eyes from the Sun: plan | Science | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

True or false? A light source produces and gives out sound.
- True
- False ✓
Which of these is a light source?
- fire ✓
- water
- soil
Which of these statements is true?
- All light sources are made by humans.
- Some light sources are made by humans. ✓
- No light sources are made by humans.
Which of these is a natural light source?
- street light
- torch
- jellyfish ✓
What is our main natural light source?
- 'the Sun' ✓
Which of these is not a light source?
- the Moon ✓
- the Sun
- stars

Which statement is true?
- Living things can survive without heat and light from the Sun.
- Living things cannot survive without heat and light from the Sun. ✓
- Only humans need heat and light from the Sun.
Ultraviolet (UV) light can be dangerous. Where does it come from?
- the Sun ✓
- the Moon
- the sea
Which of these can protect our eyes from UV light?
- science goggles
- swimming goggles
- sunglasses ✓
What does protect mean?
- Keeping something safe from harm. ✓
- Keeping something even if it is broken.
- Keeping something in a dark place.
When is it safe to look at the Sun?
- It is never safe to look at the Sun. ✓
- If you are wearing sunglasses.
- If it is a cloudy day.
How can Alex find out which sunglasses will provide the best protection from UV light?
- Alex can plan an enquiry and test different sunglasses. ✓
- Alex can read a book about the Sun.
- Alex can sort sunglasses into different sizes.

The Sun provides heat and light and is necessary for living things to survive on Earth.
Too much ultra violet (UV) light from the Sun can be dangerous.
There are ways to protect our eyes from the Sun.
It is not safe to look directly at the Sun, even when wearing sunglasses.
Scientists ask questions and plan different types of enquiries.

It is safe to look at the Sun on a cloudy day or when wearing sunglasses.

Clear explanation that pupils should never look at the Sun, even if wearing sunglasses or if the weather is cloudy.

Sun - The Sun is a star and the centre of our solar system.
Protect - To protect something is to keep it safe from harm.
Damage - When something is spoiled or harmed it is damaged. If you damage something, it will not work well and may be broken.
Ultraviolet (uv) - Ultraviolet is a type of light produced by the Sun that human eyes cannot see. It can harm a human's skin.
Plan - A plan is a method that maps out the steps that will be taken during an investigation.