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Content description

Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted


Elaborations

1. drawing simple labelled ray diagrams to show the paths of light from a source to our eyes
2. comparing shadows from point and extended light sources such as torches and fluorescent tubes
3. classifying materials as transparent, opaque or translucent based on whether light passes through them or is absorbed
4. recognising that the colour of an object depends on the properties of the object and the colour of the light source
5. exploring the use of mirrors to demonstrate the reflection of light
6. recognising the refraction of light at the surfaces of different transparent materials, such as when light travels from air to water or air to glass

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Light Interactives

Light- Lessons and Questions

Light Video Clips

Light Sources Task

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In partners, watch the slide show on the left. Identify all of the light sources.


Individually, in your Science books, create a T-Chart with the headings. Natural and Man-Made.


Sort your light sources under those headings.

Draw the diagram (boy, lamp and chair). Use arrows/lines to demonstrate your understanding of how the light from the light bulb travels so that he can see both.

Write your own definition and example of Natural light and man-made/ artificial light.