How light travels | Science | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

What does light allow us do?

smell things

hear things

see things ✓
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 ✓
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
What is the unit of light?

kilograms

newtons

lux ✓

centimetres

Celsius
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
What is a diagram?

a cartoon style drawing about science

a table showing data

a simplified drawing of information ✓
In which direction does light travel from a light source?

only forwards

only towards objects

only towards eyes

in all directions ✓
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.