Activity 2

Making Shadows Investigation

• Making Shadows Investigation Activity Sheet
• Light source: torch / lamp
• Pencil
• Magnifying glass
• Book
• Glass
• Tissue paper

• Sc3/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
• Sc3/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries
• Sc3/1.3 making systematic and careful observations
• Sc3/1.4 gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions
• Sc3/1.6 reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions
• Sc3/1.8 identifying differences, similarities or changes related to simple scientific ideas and processes
• Sc3/4.1d recognise that shadows are formed when the light from a light source is blocked by a solid object
• Sc3/4.1e find patterns in the way that the size of shadows change

Activity 3

Shadow Size

• Investigating Shadow Size Activity Sheet
• Plain white paper
• Torch
• Tac
• Measuring tape / ruler
• Interesting object(s)
• Pencil

• Sc3/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
• Sc3/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries
• Sc3/1.3 making systematic and careful observations
• Sc3/1.4 gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions
• Sc3/1.7 using results to draw simple conclusions, make predictions for new values, suggest improvements and raise further questions
• Sc3/4.1d recognise that shadows are formed when the light from a light source is blocked by a solid object
• Sc3/4.1e find patterns in the way that the size of shadows change
• Ma3/3.1a measure, compare, add and subtract: lengths (m/cm/mm)
• Ma3/4.1a interpret and present data using bar charts, pictograms and tables

Activity 4

Sundial Investigation

• Sundial Investigation Activity Sheet
• A3 / A4 paper
• Plasticine / Blu tac
• 2 Pencils
• Ruler

• Sc3/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
• Sc3/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries
• Sc3/1.3 making systematic and careful observations
• Sc3/1.4 gathering, recording, classifying and presenting data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions
• Sc3/1.6 reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral and written explanations, displays or presentations of results and conclusions
• Sc3/4.1d recognise that shadows are formed when the light from a light source is blocked by a solid object
• Sc3/4.1e find patterns in the way that the size of shadows change
• Ma3/3.1a measure, compare, add and subtract: lengths (m/cm/mm)
• Ma3/4.1a interpret and present data using bar charts, pictograms and tables

Activity 5

Drawing Shadows

• White paper
• Coloured paper
• Interesting shaped object or toy
• Light source: sun / torch / lamp
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Glue

• Sc3/4.1d recognise that shadows are formed when the light from a light source is blocked by a solid object
• Sc3/4.1e find patterns in the way that the size of shadows change
• Ar2/1.2 to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing

Activity 6

Shadow Puppets

• Large cardboard box
• Scissors
• White tissue paper
• Tape
• Lamp / torch
Optional:
• Paint

• Sc3/4.1d recognise that shadows are formed when the light from a light source is blocked by a solid object
• Ar2/1.2 to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials

Activity 7

Mirrors And 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

Activity 8

Reflections In Art

• Painting With Reflections Video
• Washable felt tip pens
• White paper
• Water spray

• Ar2/1.2 to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials
• Ar2/1.3 about great artists, architects and designers in history

Activity 9

Mixing Colours Through Light

Investigate
• White paper
• Blu tac
• 3 clear jars
• Water
• Food colouring: red / blue / yellow
• 1 or 2 torches


Lantern
• Glass jar
• Coloured tissue paper
• Glue
• Tea light

• Sc3/1.1 asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
• Sc3/1.2 setting up simple practical enquiries
• Sc3/1.3 making systematic and careful observations
• Ar2/1.2 to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials