Year 3 Science · KS2

Light: Sources, Reflection and Shadows

10 lessons, in the order they are taught. Part of the Year 3 Science curriculum.

What this topic covers

  1. 1Light and seeing
  2. 2Light pollution (non-statutory Climate Change & Sustainability)
  3. 3Light sources
  4. 4Making shadows
  5. 5Opaque, transparent and translucent
  6. 6Protecting our eyes from the Sun: do and review
  7. 7Protecting our eyes from the Sun: plan
  8. 8Reflected light: do and review
  9. 9Reflected light: plan
  10. 10Shadow size: do

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What happens to an object's shadow when the object moves further away from a light source?

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