Light and Vision

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📚 Part 1: WALT, Success Criteria & Multiple Choice

WALT: We are learning to understand what light is and why it helps us see objects.

Success criteria: I can name sources of light, explain that light helps our eyes see, and describe what happens in darkness.

Differentiation: Pair work and sentence starters; dyslexia-friendly reading: try "What is Light?" (National Geographic Kids) or listen to the audio version.

1. What is light?

A form of energy that helps us see

A sound we hear

A kind of food

2. Check all that are sources of light:

Sun

Torch (flashlight)

Moon

Candle or fire

Mirror

3. Our eyes need ___________ to see objects clearly.

Light

No sound

Strong smell

4. What happens when there is no light?

We cannot see objects clearly

Colours look brighter

Objects make noise

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers and Activity

5. Write two sources of light you can find at home:

6. Explain in one sentence why light is important for seeing objects:

7. Prediction: If you move a torch closer to an object, what happens to the size of the shadow? Explain your answer.

8. Draw and label a simple picture: a torch shining on a toy. Show the light source, the beam of light, the toy (object), and the shadow.

Extension: Research one different light source (e.g. street lamp, LED, fire) at home and be ready to say one interesting fact next lesson.

Teacher notes for support: Use partner reading or audio book for the reading option; give sentence starters such as "I see the ______ because ______." Use hands-on torch activity for learners who need movement to focus.