To reflect light is when light hits a surface and bounces back.

A mirror is a reflective surface. Mirrors reflect a lot of light.

The surface is the top or outside layer of something.

Data loggers are electronic devices which monitor and record changes in the environment over time.

Lux is a unit that is used for measuring the amount of light falling on a surface.

Reflected light: 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

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

When light travels towards a surface and bounces off it, this is called ...

Which of these images shows a data logger?

What unit of measurement do we measure light in?

When an object blocks light from a light source.

When an object reflects light from a light source.

When an object blocks heat from a heat source.

Objects made of which kind of material make the darkest shadows?

A surface is the top or outside layer of something.

What happens to an object's shadow when the object moves further away from a light source?

Which word describes data that repeats in a recognisable way?

Why is it important for scientists to record the results of an investigation?

Content guidance

Exploration of objects

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz