ScienceWaves, Light & SoundAges 6–8
Light & Seeing in the Dark
Observe that objects in darkness can be seen only when illuminated by a light source
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If you go into a completely dark room with your child, can they explain why they can't see anything until a torch is switched on?
Observe that objects in darkness can be seen only when illuminated by a light source
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Light & Seeing in the DarkConceptual concept
Check understanding
- Explain that we need light to see objects — without any light source, it is completely dark
- Describe an observation showing objects become visible only when light reaches them
- Distinguish between light sources (sun, torch, lamp) and objects that just reflect light
“If you go into a completely dark room with your child, can they explain why they can't see anything until a torch is switched on?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Waves, Light & Sound
- Age range
- Ages 6–8
Standards
ngss-k5:1-PS4-2uk-nc-2013:Y3.Sci.L.1