Updated: 04 Oct 2023
A science experiment which explores how light travels.
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Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed
Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events
Use a range of methods to sort information, including drawings and provided tables and through discussion, compare observations with predictions
Compare observations with those of others
Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways
Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas
Describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy
Plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity
Describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy
Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed
Use a range of methods, including drawings and provided tables, to sort information
Compare observations and predictions with those of others
Represent and communicate observations and ideas about changes in objects and events in a variety of ways
Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed
Use a range of methods, including drawings and provided tables, to sort information
Compare observations and predictions with those of others
Represent and communicate observations and ideas about changes in objects and events in a variety of ways
Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed
Use a range of methods, including drawings and provided tables, to sort information
Compare observations and predictions with those of others
Represent and communicate observations and ideas about changes in objects and events in a variety of ways
Explore the ways people make and use observations and questions to learn about the natural world
Sort and order data and information and represent patterns, including with provided tables and visual or physical models
Compare observations with predictions and others’ observations, consider if investigations are fair and identify further questions with guidance
Write and create texts to communicate observations, findings and ideas, using everyday and scientific vocabulary
Explore different actions to make sounds and how to make a variety of sounds, and recognise that sound energy causes objects to vibrate
Sort and order data and information and represent patterns, including with provided tables and visual or physical models
Compare observations with predictions and others’ observations, consider if investigations are fair and identify further questions with guidance
Write and create texts to communicate observations, findings and ideas, using everyday and scientific vocabulary
A science experiment which explores how light travels.
Light comes from a source like a lamp or the sun, but we can block it by putting something between it and our eyes. The fact that we can block light tells us something about how it travels. Let’s investigate!
Use this Science experiment when exploring the physical science of light.
Students follow the scientific method to conduct the experiment in small groups, and they then complete the worksheet provided.
Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed
Science involves observing, asking questions about, and describing changes in, objects and events
Use a range of methods to sort information, including drawings and provided tables and through discussion, compare observations with predictions
Compare observations with those of others
Represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways
Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas
Describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy
Plans and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity
Describes common forms of energy and explores some characteristics of sound energy
Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed
Use a range of methods, including drawings and provided tables, to sort information
Compare observations and predictions with those of others
Represent and communicate observations and ideas about changes in objects and events in a variety of ways
Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed
Use a range of methods, including drawings and provided tables, to sort information
Compare observations and predictions with those of others
Represent and communicate observations and ideas about changes in objects and events in a variety of ways
Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed
Use a range of methods, including drawings and provided tables, to sort information
Compare observations and predictions with those of others
Represent and communicate observations and ideas about changes in objects and events in a variety of ways
Explore the ways people make and use observations and questions to learn about the natural world
Sort and order data and information and represent patterns, including with provided tables and visual or physical models
Compare observations with predictions and others’ observations, consider if investigations are fair and identify further questions with guidance
Write and create texts to communicate observations, findings and ideas, using everyday and scientific vocabulary
Explore different actions to make sounds and how to make a variety of sounds, and recognise that sound energy causes objects to vibrate
Sort and order data and information and represent patterns, including with provided tables and visual or physical models
Compare observations with predictions and others’ observations, consider if investigations are fair and identify further questions with guidance
Write and create texts to communicate observations, findings and ideas, using everyday and scientific vocabulary
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Hi Layla, I hope your students enjoy working scientifically with this experiment! Thank you for your comment! Paul.