Light & Shadows

Year 3 - Science - Spring 2

Core Learning

Recognise that they need light in order to see things and that dark is the absence of light.
Notice that light is reflected from surfaces.
Recognise that light from the sun can be dangerous and there are ways to protect our eyes.
Recognise that shadows are formed when light from a light source is blocked by a solid object.
Find patterns in the way that the size of shadows change.

Asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them.
Setting up simple practical enquiries, comparative and fair tests
Making systematic and careful observations and, where appropriate, taking accurate measurements using standard units, using a range of equipment, including thermometers and data loggers
Gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions.
Recording findings using simple scientific language, drawings, labelled diagrams, keys, bar charts, and tables.
Reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions
Using results to draw simple conclusions, make predictions for new values, suggest improvements and raise further questions
Identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes.
Using straightforward scientific evidence to answer questions or to support their findings.

In Year 1, pupils learned about light and dark creating day and night and how there is more light in the summer months.

In Year 6, pupils will learn that we see objects because light reflects off them and the effects of light travelling in straight lines.

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