Science: Light (UKS2) 4 Lessons

These four lessons, designed for KS2, help children to understand light; different types, how it travels, what it is used for and its relationship with different materials. It involves a range of questions for children to brainstorm concepts and practical activities to test them. The objectives are as follows:

LI: To understand what light is and how it allows us to see
SC
I know what light is / how light is formed
I can identify whether a source of light is natural or man-made
I understand how movement of light into our eyes allows us to see

LI: To understand how light travels
SC
I can explain how light allows us to see
I can create an investigation to test a theory
I can predict the outcome of an investigation with reasoning
I can explain the steps of an investigation, including annotated diagrams
I can evaluate an investigation
I can use scientific vocabulary

LI: To sort and classify materials based on their transparency
SC
I can explain how shadows are formed
I can identify the properties of different materials
I can create an investigation to test a theory
I can predict the outcome of an investigation with reasoning
I can explain the steps of an investigation, including using annotated diagrams
I can evaluate an investigation
I can use scientific vocabulary

LI: To understand the properties of reflective materials
SC
I can identify the properties of materials
I can sort materials based on their reflective properties
I know different examples of where reflective materials are used in every day life
I can use clear diagrams and annotation to explain my ideas
I can use scientific language