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Light

This 'Light' Unit teaches the children about light, how we see, reflection, refraction and shadows. They will learn how light travels, and how this enables us to see.

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Visit: The Science Museum to explore light, reflection and refraction. https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/

 

Go Online: Light and Dark - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zbssgk7

 

Research it: Research Sir Isaac Newton.

 

Watch:

- How do rainbows form? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cVX3eq6NUQ

- 5 facts about light and colour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53-g1Oa0ReI

- Light absorption and reflection - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DThUKDM_Wtk

 

Explore it: 10 cool science experiments to investigate light, reflection and rainbows. https://buggyandbuddy.com/light-experiments-for-kids/

 

Read:

- Oscar and the Moth by Geoff Waring

- Light and Dark by Angela Royston

- Light (Science in a Flash) by Georgia Amson-Bradshaw

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