teaching resource

Light and Shadow - Design an Experiment Worksheet

Updated: 04 Oct 2023

A worksheet that explores light and shadow and the principles of a fair test.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 2 Pages
Years: 5 - 6

Curriculum

ACSSU080

Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted
ACSIS231

With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
ACSIS087

Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate

VCSSU080

Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted
VCSIS082

With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a scientific investigation, and predict what the findings of an investigation might be based on previous experiences or general rules
VCSIS084

Decide which variables should be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data
VCSSU080

Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted
VCSIS082

With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a scientific investigation, and predict what the findings of an investigation might be based on previous experiences or general rules
VCSIS084

Decide which variables should be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data

AC9S5U03

Identify sources of light, recognise that light travels in a straight path and describe how shadows are formed and light can be reflected and refracted
AC9S5I01

Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions
AC9S5I02

Plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct i
AC9S5I03

Use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate
AC9S6I01

Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions
AC9S6I02

Plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct in
AC9S6I03

Use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate

teaching resource

Light and Shadow - Design an Experiment Worksheet

Updated: 04 Oct 2023

A worksheet that explores light and shadow and the principles of a fair test.

Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 2 Pages
Years: 5 - 6

A worksheet that explores light and shadow and the principles of a fair test.

Use this science worksheet when investigating the relationship between the position of a light source and the size of a shadow.

This teaching resource asks students to explain their knowledge of the properties of light, formulate a hypothesis based on this knowledge and then design a fair test that investigates their prediction.

This worksheet could be used as part of a Physical Sciences unit on light in the upper years. It also serves as an assessment of student’s knowledge of the topic and their understanding of fair testing.

Curriculum

ACSSU080

Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted
ACSIS231

With guidance, pose clarifying questions and make predictions about scientific investigations
ACSIS087

Decide variables to be changed and measured in fair tests, and observe measure and record data with accuracy using digital technologies as appropriate

VCSSU080

Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted
VCSIS082

With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a scientific investigation, and predict what the findings of an investigation might be based on previous experiences or general rules
VCSIS084

Decide which variables should be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data
VCSSU080

Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted
VCSIS082

With guidance, pose questions to clarify practical problems or inform a scientific investigation, and predict what the findings of an investigation might be based on previous experiences or general rules
VCSIS084

Decide which variables should be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests and accurately observe, measure and record data

AC9S5U03

Identify sources of light, recognise that light travels in a straight path and describe how shadows are formed and light can be reflected and refracted
AC9S5I01

Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions
AC9S5I02

Plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions, including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct i
AC9S5I03

Use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate
AC9S6I01

Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions
AC9S6I02

Plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct in
AC9S6I03

Use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate

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