Year 6 Science · KS2

Light: Reflection, Refraction and the Eye

10 lessons, in the order they are taught. Part of the Year 6 Science curriculum.

What this topic covers

  1. 1Changing the direction of light
  2. 2How light travels
  3. 3How shadows form
  4. 4Light enters our eyes
  5. 5Light sources and light reflectors (non-statutory)
  6. 6Measuring reflected light: do and review
  7. 7Measuring reflected light: plan
  8. 8Multiple shadows
  9. 9Reflected light
  10. 10Shadow shapes investigation

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Why can we NOT see anything in a completely dark room?

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