Year 6
What are some uses of light?
In this lesson, we will learn some of the different uses of light. First, we will look at what a periscope is and how it works. Then, we will learn about the different kinds of lenses that help people to see. To finish our lesson, we will learn about shadow puppet theatres and make our own!
Year 6
What are some uses of light?
In this lesson, we will learn some of the different uses of light. First, we will look at what a periscope is and how it works. Then, we will learn about the different kinds of lenses that help people to see. To finish our lesson, we will learn about shadow puppet theatres and make our own!
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Build a shadow puppet theatre
- How a periscope works
- How different types of lenses work
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is reflection?
An object that emits light
The absence of light
Q2.
What is refraction?
When an opaque object blocks light and creates a dark patch.
When the angle of incidence and reflection are equal.
Q3.
What is happening at label A?
Reflection
Q4.
What is happening at label B?
Refraction
Q5.
What is happening at label C?
Reflection
5 Questions
Q1.
What is reflection?
An object that emits light
The absence of light
Q2.
What is refraction?
When an opaque object blocks light and creates a dark patch.
When the angle of incidence and reflection are equal.
Q3.
Is lens A or B concave?
Lens A
Q4.
What is happening at the mirrors marked a on the periscope?
Refraction
Q5.
What can you do to make a shadow bigger?
Move it further away from the light source