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

To protect something is to keep it safe from harm.

When something is spoiled or harmed it is damaged. If you damage something, it will not work well and may be broken.

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

A plan is a method that maps out the steps that will be taken during an investigation.

Protecting our eyes from the Sun: plan

Science

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

Introduction to light and shadows

Living things can survive without heat and light from the Sun.

Living things cannot survive without heat and light from the Sun.

Only humans need heat and light from the Sun.

Ultraviolet (UV) light can be dangerous. Where does it come from?

Which of these can protect our eyes from UV light?

Alex can plan an enquiry and test different sunglasses.

Alex can sort sunglasses into different sizes.

How can Alex find out which sunglasses will provide the best protection from UV light?

True or false? A light source produces and gives out sound.

Which of these is a natural light source?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Worksheet