The Light Meter Box.
Upper Key Stage 1 / Lower Key Stage 2
Link to the National Curriculum
Sc4. Physical Processes (Light)
Children should;
“Recognise that they need light in order to see things and that dark is the absence of light” (NC. Yr 3 programme of study for Sc4 Light)
Shoe box, black lining paper, plastic models, craft knife*
*Adults only to use craft knives
See the video clip on my website: www.scienceprimarYpracticals.com
Lining the shoe box with black paper will consolidate the dark enclosure.
Practical group for the children
Depending on the number of adult helpers available and the number of light boxes available will determine how many groups of children can take part in this activity at any one time. Each child should also be given individual observation sheets to record their findings.
This would take the form of class or group discussions to determine that without light we cannot see and that light coloured objects are more readily seen in poor light conditions. Interestingly, in the most recent curriculum orders, the understanding of Light, while only first mentioned in the Yr 3 orders, is capable of being understood through practical activity by children at an earlier age.
Upper Key Stage 11 Lower Key Stage 2
Link to the National Curriculum
Sc4. Physical Processes (Light)
Children should;
“Recognise that they need light in order to see things and that dark is the absence of light” (NC. Yr 3 programme of study for Sc4 Light)
Shoe box, black lining paper, plastic models, craft knife*
*Adults only to use craft knives
See the video clip on my website: www.scienceprimarypracticals.com
Lining the shoe box with black paper will consolidate the dark enclosure.
Practical group for the children
Depending on the number of adult helpers available and the number of light boxes available will determine how many groups of children can take part in this activity at any one time. Each child should also be given individual observation sheets to record their findings.
This would take the form of class or group discussions to determine that without light we cannot see and that light coloured objects are more readily seen in poor light conditions. Interestingly, in the most recent curriculum orders, the understanding of Light, while only first mentioned in the Yr 3 orders, is capable of being understood through practical activity by many children at an earlier age.