Starter quiz
- What does light allow us do?
- smell things
- hear things
- see things ✓
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- Which of these is true about sunlight?
- it is produced by the Sun ✓
- it is only produced in the daytime
- it can damage your eyes ✓
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- Match the physical property to the description
- opaque⇔light cannot pass through it ✓
- translucent⇔lets some light through but is not completely see-through ✓
- transparent⇔lets light pass through and is completely see-through ✓
- Which of these pieces of equipment would help you record light measurements outside over the course of a day?
- force meter
- data logger ✓
- weighing scales
- torch
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- What is the unit of light?
- kilograms
- newtons
- lux ✓
- centimetres
- Celsius
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- Darkness is the ______ of light.
- 'absence' ✓
Exit quiz
- We need ______ to be able to see things with our eyes.
- 'light' ✓
- What is a light source?
- something that absorbs light
- something that gives out light ✓
- something that looks light
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- What is a diagram?
- a cartoon style drawing about science
- a table showing data
- a simplified drawing of information ✓
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- In which direction does light travel from a light source?
- only forwards
- only towards objects
- only towards eyes
- in all directions ✓
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- Light travels in ______ lines.
- 'straight' ✓
- Which of these correctly shows how light travels?
- 1 ✓
- 2
- 3
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- We need light to be able to see things.
- Light travels out from a source of light in all directions.
- Light travels in straight lines.
- Scientists use diagrams to show light travelling in straight lines .
Common misconception
When children think of light, they do not necessarily think of it as travelling. Also that light is found only in bright areas and not in the space between.
Provide opportunities for children to think of different ways to model and record travelling light so it is seen as a continuous straight line.
Keywords
Light - We can detect with our eyes in order to see things.
Light source - Something that is a light source produces its own light.
Record - To record information is to keep it so that it can be passed on to others. This can be done in many ways including notes, tables, photos and drawings.
Diagram - A diagram is a simplified drawing of information.
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