Science at key stage 3 (Year 8)

Unit 8K: Light

Prior learning

It is helpful if pupils:

know that light travels from a source
can distinguish between opaque, transparent and translucent materials and relate shadow formation to opaque materials
know that light is reflected from shiny surfaces
know that we see things only when light from them enters our eyes

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