The Sun is a star and is at the centre of our solar system.

Ultraviolet is a type of light produced by the Sun that human eyes cannot see. It can harm a human's skin.

To put or leave something in an unprotected place.

When scientists review, they look again at what they have done and consider if it could be improved.

In a conclusion, scientists explain what the results show or mean.

Working scientifically: Making systematic observations - Protecting our eyes

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Protecting our eyes from the Sun: do and review

Science

Light and seeing

Light sources

Protecting our eyes from the Sun: plan

Opaque, transparent and translucent

Making shadows

Shadow size: plan

Shadow size: do

Shadow size: review

Reflected light: plan

Reflected light: do and review

Light pollution (non-statutory)

In this Introduction to light and shadows unit, pupils learn that we need light in order to see and that light is reflected from surfaces. In the Light and how it travels unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn that objects are seen because they give out or reflect light into the eye

In the Everyday materials unit, pupils became familiar with the names of common materials and properties such as opaque and transparent. In this Introduction to light and shadows unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to recognise that shadows are formed when light is blocked by an opaque object

This unit explores the nature of light, recognising that light is needed to see and that dark is the absence of light. It covers how light reflects and shadow formation. The unit emphasises practical tests, observations, accurate measuring, and using evidence to support findings.

Introduction to light and shadows

Putting or leaving something in an unprotected place.

Putting or leaving something in a dark place.

Putting or leaving something in a hot place.

What happens to UV beads when they are exposed to UV light from the Sun?

Which skill do we use when comparing UV beads before and after they have been exposed to the Sun?

Which word means looking again at what you have done?

Izzy and Alex review their enquiry and explain what their results mean. This is called ...

It provides UV light which protects our skin.

It provides water for our rivers and seas.

It provides the heat and light that humans need to survive.

How can we protect our eyes from UV light from the Sun?

Izzy is correct. We can look at the Sun if we are wearing sunglasses.

Izzy is not correct. It is never safe to look at the Sun.

Izzy is not correct. We can only look at the Sun if the weather is cloudy.

Izzy is wearing sunglasses. She says, "I can look at the Sun because my sunglasses will protect my eyes." Is Izzy correct?

Test pairs of sunglasses to find out which are magnetic.

Test pairs of sunglasses to find out which let the least UV light through them.

Test pairs of sunglasses to find out which is made of the strongest material.

Alex wants to find out which sunglasses provide the most protection from UV light. What should he do?

Starter Quiz

Why is the Sun important to humans?