Introduction to light and shadows
Why this, why now
This unit explores the nature of light, recognising that light is needed to see and that dark is the absence of light. It covers how light reflects and shadow formation. The unit emphasises practical tests, observations, accurate measuring, and using evidence to support findings.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 6 / 6
Introduction to light and shadows
This unit explores the nature of light, recognising that light is needed to see and that dark is the absence of light. It covers how light reflects and shadow formation. The unit emphasises practical tests, observations, accurate measuring, and using evidence to support findings.
12 lessons- Light and seeing
- Shadow size: plan
- Light pollution (non-statutory Climate Change & Sustainability)
- Shadow size: review
- Protecting our eyes from the Sun: plan
- Reflected light: plan
- Light sources
- Opaque, transparent and translucent
- Reflected light: do and review
- Shadow size: do
- Making shadows
- Protecting our eyes from the Sun: do and review