Science at key stages 1 and 2 (Year 3)

Unit 3F: Light and shadows

Where this unit fits in

Builds on Unit 1D 'Light and dark'

Children need:

to recognise that light is needed in order to see
that there are many light sources
that the main source of light in daytime is the Sun.

Links with Units 3C 'Characteristics of materials', 5E 'Earth, Sun and Moon', 6F 'How we see things' (short unit), geography and history.

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. Making shadows
	3. Sunlight and shadows
	4. How shadows change through the day
	5. Where does the Sun shine?
	6. Observing the position of the Sun
	7. Showing how the Earth spins
	8. Sundials
	9. Light and different materials
	10. Review