Science at key stages 1 and 2 (Year 1)

Unit 1D: Light and dark
Section 3: Sources of light

Objectives

Children should learn:

that there are many sources of light
that light sources vary in brightness
to observe and make comparisons of sources of light

Activities		Outcomes
		Children:
Take the children on a walk round the school to look for sources of light eg central light, computer light, warning lights on switches. Ask them to think of as many light sources as they can. Make a collection of light sources or, using pictures, make a collage showing a variety of light sources. Ask children to compare the light from different sources.		identify a number of light sources of different kinds make comparisons between light sources in terms of brightness or colour

Points to note

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	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

Science at key stages 1 and 2 (Year 1)

Objectives

Activities

Outcomes

Points to note

Sections in this unit