Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To explain the role of light sources.
Working scientifically
- To plan and draw a results table.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can recall
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National curriculum
Science
Light
Pupils should be
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, check the children can recall some of the following key facts from the unit Science, Year 1/2, Materials: Uses of everyday materials: A material is what an object is made from. Examples of materials include glass, stone, water and plastic. A property of a material is something that describes a material…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use the Activity: Sorting sources of light, which provides a list of items to sort into their table of sources of light or not sources of light; could draw their advice for how people should protect themselves from the Sun.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should justify which source of light they think is the most important by comparing it to other luminous objects; could use the results from the UV bead experiment and scientific vocabulary, such as opaque or transparent, to justify their advice about Sun safety; could choose an extension activity relating to light sources from the Resource: Stretch and challenge: Light and shadows.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recalling examples of light sources and
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Knowledge outcomes
- I can recall examples of light sources and luminous objects (such as light bulbs, the Sun and glow sticks) and those that are non-luminous (such as shiny diamonds, mirrors and road signs).
- I can describe ways to protect my eyes from harm, including not looking directly at the Sun and other bright light sources, wearing sunglasses and wearing brimmed sunhats.
- I can recall that darkness is the absence of light and that we need some light to be able to see.
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Vocabulary definitions
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dangerous
Something that causes harm.
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light source
Where light comes from.
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In this unit
Assessment - Science Y3/4 (A): Light and shadows
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 1: Sources of light
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 2: What is reflection?
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 3: Where do shadows come from?
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 4: Shadows throughout the day
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 5: Investigating shadows
Y3/4 (A): Lesson 6: Using light and shadows
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 2nd October, 2024
