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Science at key stage 3    (Year 8)

Unit 8K: Light

QCA

Where the unit fits in

This unit uses ideas developed in the key stage 2 programme of study. It builds on ideas introduced in unit 3F 'Light and shadows' and unit 6F 'How we see things' in the key stage 2 scheme of work.

Sound travel is compared to light in unit 8L 'Sound and hearing'. The drawing of objects in different lighting conditions is covered in unit 8A 'Objects and viewpoints' in the art and design scheme of work.

Light as a wave is studied at key stage 4.


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. a. How does light travel?
2. b. How does light travel?
3. What happens when light meets an object?
4. How do we see things?
5. How do mirrors reflect light?
6. How are images formed?
7. Checking progress
8. Can light be bent?
9. What is a spectrum?
10. a. How can we change colour?
11. b. How can we change colour?
12. Reviewing work