Grade 1 Science — Term 2, Week 8
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA SCI T2 G1
Day 1: Light and Dark
Grade 1 Science · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Tell the difference between light and dark. |
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| Materials | Torch, a box, dark cloth |
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| Key vocabulary | light, dark, see, bright |
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| Engage (starter) | "Can we see in the dark?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: look inside a dark box, then shine a torch in; discuss how light helps us see; tap-to-reveal light and dark. |
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| Plenary (close) | Why do we need light to see? |
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| Assessment | Distinguishes light and dark. |
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| Teacher notes | Keep the dark box fun, not scary. |
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Day 2: Sources of Light
Grade 1 Science · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Identify things that give light. |
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| Materials | Pictures of sun, lamp, torch, fire, candle |
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| Key vocabulary | source, light, give, glow |
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| Engage (starter) | "What things make their own light?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: sort pictures into light sources and non-sources; tap-to-reveal each source. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name a source of light. |
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| Assessment | Identifies light sources. |
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| Teacher notes | Note fire and candles are dangerous to touch. |
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Day 3: The Sun Gives Us Light
Grade 1 Science · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Recognise the sun as our biggest light source. |
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| Materials | Sun pictures, window light |
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| Key vocabulary | sun, daylight, warm, bright |
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| Engage (starter) | "Where does daylight come from?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: observe daylight from the window; discuss the sun as our main light and warmth; tap-to-reveal the sun. |
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| Plenary (close) | What gives us light in the day? |
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| Assessment | Identifies the sun. |
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| Teacher notes | Never look straight at the sun. |
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Day 4: Why We Need Light
Grade 1 Science · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Explain why light is important. |
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| Materials | Pictures of light uses |
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| Key vocabulary | need, see, grow, safe |
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| Engage (starter) | "What could we not do without light?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: discuss how light helps us see, keeps us safe, and helps plants grow; sort helpful uses of light. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name one reason we need light. |
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| Assessment | Explains light uses. |
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| Teacher notes | Links to plants needing light from Term 1. |
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Day 5: Review: Light
Grade 1 Science · Term 2, Week 8 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Consolidate light, dark, and sources. |
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| Materials | Torch, review cards |
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| Key vocabulary | review, light, source |
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| Engage (starter) | "Light detective challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: sort light sources and review light and dark in a game. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name a light source. |
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| Assessment | Station accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Sets up shadows next week. |
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