Year 6

What is reflection and how can we use it?

In this lesson, we will be learning about reflection! We will learn about reflective and non-reflective materials and their uses. Then we will look at two different types of reflection: specular and diffuse reflection. Then we will learn the law of reflection. For this lesson, you will need a pencil, a piece of paper and a ruler.

Year 6

What is reflection and how can we use it?

In this lesson, we will be learning about reflection! We will learn about reflective and non-reflective materials and their uses. Then we will look at two different types of reflection: specular and diffuse reflection. Then we will learn the law of reflection. For this lesson, you will need a pencil, a piece of paper and a ruler.

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Key learning points

  1. What happens to light when it is reflected
  2. Describe different types of reflection
  3. Describe different uses of reflection

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is light?
Correct answer: a form of energy that travels in a straight line from a light source
the absence of dark
Q2.
What is dark?
any object that produces light
Correct answer: the absence of light
Q3.
Transparent object is one where...
Correct answer: All light passes through
No light passes through
Some light passes through
Q4.
How is a shadow created?
When light bounces off a reflective object
Correct answer: When light is blocked by an opaque object

5 Questions

Q1.
What is reflection?
An object that emits light
The absence of light
Correct answer: When light bounces off an object
Q2.
What types of material are reflective?
Dull, dark materials
Correct answer: Smooth, shiny materials
Q3.
Fill in the gap with the correct word: The angle of incidence is always _____ to the angle of reflection
Different
Correct answer: Equal
Underneath
Q4.
With diffuse reflection how does light bounce off a surface?
Correct answer: In different directions
In the same direction
Q5.
On which surfaces does specular reflection occur?
Bumpy surfaces
Correct answer: Smooth surfaces