Light and Shadows

Year 3

Unit Overview 

This project teaches children about light and dark. They investigate the phenomena of reflections and shadows, looking for patterns in collected data. The risks associated with the Sun are also explored. 

MEMORABLE MOMENT

Shadow investigation that lasts all day!

️✏️ WRITING OPPORTUNITIES

Investigation booklets

🌳 LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Exploring shadows

Unit Sequence: Learning Intentions


Scientific Enquiry: Investigations

Why do shadows change? Children observe and learn why shadows move and change length during the day. 


🏁 BIG FINISH

The Big Light Quiz Game

📖 FOCUS TEXT(S) 

Shadows (Exploring Light) by Louise and Richard Spilsbury 

What is Light? (Science Basics) by Mark Weakland