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QCA

Science at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 1)

Unit 1D: Light and dark

QCA

Where this unit fits in

Builds on Unit 1A 'Ourselves'

Children need:

  • to know that sight, hearing and touch are senses.
Links with Units 1C 'Sorting and using materials', 1F 'Sound and hearing', 2F 'Using electricity', 3F 'Light and shadows', English, religious education and art.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Introduction
2. Light and seeing
3. Sources of light
4. Using lights at night
5. Seeing in the dark
6. The Sun
7. Shiny objects and light sources
8. Review