Y3/4 (A): Energy: Light and shadows

Exploring the link between light and darkness, observing reflections and investigating different factors that affect shadows.

Lessons

Y3/4 (A): Lesson 1: Sources of light

Knowledge

  • To explain the role of light sources.

Working scientifically

  • To plan and draw a results table.

Y3/4 (A): Lesson 2: What is reflection?

Knowledge

  • To compare light reflecting on different surfaces.

Y3/4 (A): Lesson 3: Where do shadows come from?

Knowledge

  • To recognise which materials cast a shadow.

Working scientifically

  • To ask testable questions and plan how to answer them.

Y3/4 (A): Lesson 4: Shadows throughout the day

Knowledge

  • To summarise how shadows change throughout the day.

Working scientifically

  • To consider variables when planning an enquiry.

Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: Investigating shadows

Knowledge

  • To investigate how the distance of the light source affects the size of its shadow.

Working scientifically

  • To find patterns in data and form conclusions.

Y3/4 (A): Lesson 6: Using light and shadows

Knowledge

  • To tell a story using shadow puppets.

Science in action

  • To recall how different people work with light and shadows.

Key skills

Posing questions

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Key knowledge

To know:

  • Light
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Key vocabulary

cast a shadow

conclusion

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