PR-6171IRE Science A STEM Approach - 1st Class

Energy and Forces
NOW YOU SEE IT! NOW YOU HEAR IT!
Lesson 2
Teacher Notes
Science Inquiry Focus:
What are some sources of light? What is the difference
between natural and man-made/artificial sources of light?
Skills Development/Working Scientifically:
• Questioning and predicting
• Investigating and experimenting
• Analysing
• Recording and communicating
Science Learning Outcomes:
• Pupils act like scientists when they observe, ask questions
and describe sources of light.
• People use science in their everyday lives such as when
using natural or man-made/artificial sources of light.
Technology/Engineering/Mathematics Links:
• Exploring characteristics of light and how it can be used
for clothing design.
• Using a digital device to scan a QR code and viewing a
video.
• Contributing to a digital T-chart.
• Participating in an interactive whiteboard activity to
identify sources of light.
Background Information
• Most of our light comes from the sun. Some objects, like
our sun and often stars, give off their own light. Other
things bounce back light. The moon bounces back light
from the sun. It does not have its own light to give. A
firefly gives off its own light. These are all natural light
sources.
• Artificial light is light created by people. Artificial light
comes from things like light bulbs, candles, fireworks
and lasers.
• Additional simple information about light sources can
be found at .
Assessment Focus:
• As a formative assessment,
observe the pupil’s ability to
name and describe natural and
man-made sources of light during
the Development and Reflection
activities.
Resources
• Light Dancers video
• Video about light energy
• Sufficient copies of page 63
• Online T-chart
• Interactive whiteboard
activity about sources of light
• Computer tablets with QR
code reader
Viewing sample
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A STEM APPROACH