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Mirrors and Reflections Activity

Activity Photo	Activity	Resources	Relation to National Curriculum	Downloads
	Activity 7 Mirrors & Reflections	Reflection Hunt Variety of objects made from different materials I Spy Mirror Variety of objects Shapes Shape Reflections Activity Sheet Crayons / coloured pens 1 or 2 mirrors Mirror Maze Mirror Maze Activity Sheet Hand mirror Pencil	Sc3/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries Sc4/1.9 using straightforward scientific evidence to answer questions or to support their findings Sc3/4.1b notice that light is reflected from surfaces

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Relation to National Curriculum in England:

Activity 7
Mirrors & Reflections

Practical Resources:

Reflection Hunt

Variety of objects made from different materials

I Spy

Mirror
Variety of objects

Shapes

Shape Reflections Activity Sheet
Crayons / coloured pens
1 or 2 mirrors

Mirror Maze

Mirror Maze Activity Sheet
Hand mirror
Pencil

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Sc3/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries
Sc4/1.9 using straightforward scientific evidence to answer questions or to support their findings
Sc3/4.1b notice that light is reflected from surfaces

Downloads:

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Mirror & Reflections

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How do I use this activity?

In this activity Your child will investigate the way in which the position of the sun affects the size of a shadow by creating a simple sundial.

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