We can detect light with our eyes in order to see things.

The pupil of the eye is an opening that allows light to enter the eye.

A model is used to describe something that can't be experienced directly.

A diagram is a simplified drawing of information.

Working scientifically: Using scientific diagrams - Light enters our eyes

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Light enters our eyes

Science

How light travels

Light sources and light reflectors (non-statutory)

Reflected light

Changing the direction of light

Measuring reflected light: plan

Measuring reflected light: do and review

How shadows form

Shadow shapes investigation

The position of shadows (non-statutory)

Multiple shadows

In the Light and how it travels unit, pupils learn that light travels in straight lines and how objects are seen. In the Sound, light and vision unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn more about how light is reflected off mirrors, and how the eye can see objects by the light they reflect

In the Introduction to Light and shadows unit, pupils learnt that shadows are formed when the light from a light source is blocked by an opaque object. In this Light and how it travels unit,  pupils will build on this knowledge to use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain why shadows have the same shape as the objects that cast them

This unit explores how light travels in straight lines, explaining how we see objects and why shadows form the shape of the object casting them. It focuses on planning scientific enquiries, taking precise measurements, making predictions, and evaluating evidence to present findings.

Light and how it travels

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

We use our eyes to see and we need {{}} to see.

We see things when light ________ the eye.

What do scientists often use to represent their ideas, in order to help people understand the world?

What is the name of the opening in the eye that allows light to enter?

Which of the following scientific models is correct?

Which of the following scientific diagrams is correct?

Match the part of the body to the sense with which it is associated.

an object which does not produce its own light

Match the phrase to the correct definition.

How could you test objects to observe if they are light sources or light reflectors?

Which item is in the wrong column of this table of results?

When light travels from a light source, in which direction does it travel?

Light enters our eyes

Lesson outcome

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