Light and Dark

Name a number of light sources, including the Sun; recognise that they cannot see in the dark; describe and compare some light sources and explain why it is dangerous to look at the Sun

Direct2U Lesson Plan
Children explore sources of light in the real world, both in and out of school. Later, photographs taken during the exploration are used to stimulate discussion.
 Direct2U

Word Processing
Write simple sentences about Night and Day using a word processor with a word bank.

Create a Picture
ICT Link Unit 1A To create a representation of a real or fantasy situation
Discuss with the children the different ways in which the computer is used to represent real or fantasy situations. Tell the children that they are going to create their own representations of light sources linked, for example, to Bonfire Night or Divali.

As part of their science work, children might have walked around the school to make a collection of light sources. Remind them about light sources that are used at different times of the year, eg bonfires, firework s. Talk about different light sources, eg safety lights, warning lights, lighting in the home and in the stree t. Discuss how things look different in the dark and which colours show up best in the dark. The children use a painting package or object-based graphing package to create a dark background for a firework or bonfire scenario. Children could use the flood-fill option to create the night sky and to produce simple pictures of night and day with, for example, a moon, stars and sun. Ask the children to explain how their representations differ from real life, eg through the absence of sound, and to explain their choices of colours and shapes. The children could evaluate their work as a whole-class activity using a data projector. Some children will be able to use a text tool or a word processor to produce a caption for their representation.

Use the microscope to look at the ear.

Websites

BBC Science Clips	IWB Activity

Colour and Light	Light and Dark

Sammy's Guide to light mystery-productions.info	Light and Colour Games nmpft.org.uk	IWB Activity ngfl-cymru.org.uk