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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Lesson details
Key learning points
- What happens to light when it is reflected
- Describe different types of reflection
- Describe different uses of reflection
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4 Questions
Q1.
What is light?
the absence of dark
Q2.
What is dark?
any object that produces light
Q3.
Transparent object is one where...
No light passes through
Some light passes through
Q4.
How is a shadow created?
When light bounces off a reflective object
5 Questions
Q1.
What is reflection?
An object that emits light
The absence of light
Q2.
What types of material are reflective?
Dull, dark materials
Q3.
Fill in the gap with the correct word: The angle of incidence is always _____ to the angle of reflection
Different
Underneath
Q4.
With diffuse reflection how does light bounce off a surface?
In the same direction
Q5.
On which surfaces does specular reflection occur?
Bumpy surfaces