Light pollution (non-statutory Climate Change & Sustainability)
I can explain what light pollution is and how it can affect living things.
- Year 3
Light pollution (non-statutory Climate Change & Sustainability)
I can explain what light pollution is and how it can affect living things.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Light pollution is the presence of too much or unnecessary light made by humans.
- Light pollution can disrupt human sleep and wildlife patterns.
- Urban areas with greater populations create more light pollution.
- Some rural areas in the UK are named ‘Dark Sky’ sites, where their light pollution is low.
- Some organisations are campaigning to tackle light pollution and improve the night sky for people and wildlife.
Keywords
Light pollution - Light pollution is unwanted human-made light that has a negative effect on the environment.
Urban - An urban area is an area where many people live and work close together such as a city or town.
Rural - Rural areas are found in the countryside. They are areas with fewer people and homes.
Population - The population of a place is all of the people living there.
Campaign - A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out in order to achieve something.
Common misconception
Pupils may not know that light pollution exists nor its impact on humans and other living things.
An explanation of light pollution and its potential negative effects on humans and other living things.
Equipment
None required.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Something that produces its own light is called a light {}.
Q2.Which of these is a natural light source?
Q3.Which of these is a human-made light source?
Q4.{} means without light.
Q5.Animals that sleep during the day and are awake during the night are called {}.
Q6.Which of these statements is true?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The presence of too much human-made light at night is called ...
Q2.Light pollution can interrupt human .
Q3.Which of these images shows an urban area, where a greater population will create more light pollution?
Q4.Which of these images shows a rural area?
