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Reason about seeing with light, reflection, opaque-object shadows and patterns in supplied shadow measurements. Saving is off unless you choose it.
Explore why light is needed for seeing and how non-luminous objects reflect light. Practical reflection work needs another activity.
Year 3 · Science
Light And Dark
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Focus on light sources and how we see. Open support for “Know How Light Enters Our Eyes”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 3 learners practise light sources and how we see.
The activities include Know How Light Enters Our Eyes, Learn About How Light is Reflected, Learn About Light Sources, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, teaching, interactive, lesson. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
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- Know How Light Enters Our Eyes — support from Oak National Academy
- Learn About How Light is Reflected — support from Oak National Academy
- Learn About Light Sources — support from Oak National Academy
- Learn About Reflective Materials — support from Oak National Academy
- Understand How We See With Light — support from Oak National Academy
- Understand What We Mean By Darkness — support from Oak National Academy
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Light And Seeing
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Science: Light and Dark | Sources of Light | Year 3 Lesson 1
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Planit Science Year 3 Light Lesson 3 Marvellous Mirrors Lesson Pack
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