England · 7–8 yearsSeeing needs lightSort light evidence, distinguish sources from reflectors and explain darkness.One screen. The whole class.
Light and shadows
Light and shadows: Seeing needs light → Reflection and safety → Shadows appear → Changing a shadow.
Learning goals
- Distinguish sources from reflectors and explain darkness.
- Recognise reflected light and safe ways to study sunlight without looking at the Sun.
- Explain shadows where opaque objects block light.
- Interpret a fair test of object/source distance and shadow size.
A suggested order, with freedom to open or replay any available activity. Played activities help teachers continue a sequence; they do not measure mastery.
Open this path in the classroomBefore you begin
- KS1 habitats, plant needs, healthy choices and material tests.
One computer and a whiteboard or shared display. Pupils participate without accounts. The teacher sets the pace and can repeat or skip each activity.
Seeing needs light · Free
Distinguish sources from reflectors and explain darkness.
Reflection and safety · Pro
Recognise reflected light and safe ways to study sunlight without looking at the Sun.
Shadows appear · Pro
Explain shadows where opaque objects block light.
Changing a shadow · Pro
Interpret a fair test of object/source distance and shadow size.
England · 7–8 yearsSeeing needs lightSort light evidence, distinguish sources from reflectors and explain darkness.
England · 7–8 yearsReflection and safetyExplain reflected light and choose safe ways to investigate it.
England · 7–8 yearsShadows appearUse material-test evidence to explain where light is blocked.
England · 7–8 yearsChanging a shadowExplore a torch model, arrange evidence and decide what makes a fair test.