Summary
Introduces light — where it comes from, how it lets us see, and how it travels and reflects. Part one of a light series.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Talk about it
We can only see when there is light. Light travels from a source, bounces off objects, and enters our eyes so we can see them.
- Why can't you see anything in a completely dark room?
- Name two sources of light, one natural and one made by people.
- What does light do when it hits a mirror?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: light, source, reflect, see.
Try it: In a dim room, shine a flashlight on a shiny object and a dull one. Which reflects more light?