Grade 1 Science — Term 2, Week 9
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA SCI T2 G1
Day 1: What Is a Shadow
Grade 1 Science · Term 2, Week 9 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Recognise what a shadow is. |
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| Materials | Torch, objects, wall or screen |
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| Key vocabulary | shadow, block, dark, light |
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| Engage (starter) | "Why does a dark shape appear behind the toy?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: shine a torch on an object to make a shadow; discuss how the object blocks the light; tap-to-reveal shadows. |
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| Plenary (close) | What makes a shadow? |
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| Assessment | Understands shadows. |
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| Teacher notes | A shadow forms when light is blocked. |
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Day 2: Making Shadows
Grade 1 Science · Term 2, Week 9 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Make shadows with different objects. |
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| Materials | Torch, various objects, screen |
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| Key vocabulary | shadow, shape, object, block |
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| Engage (starter) | "Whose shadow is this?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: make shadows of different objects; guess the object from its shadow; tap-to-reveal shadow shapes. |
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| Plenary (close) | Make a shadow of one object. |
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| Assessment | Makes shadows. |
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| Teacher notes | A playful, hands-on lesson. |
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Day 3: Shadows Change
Grade 1 Science · Term 2, Week 9 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Observe that shadows can change size. |
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| Materials | Torch, object, screen |
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| Key vocabulary | shadow, big, small, near, far |
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| Engage (starter) | "How can we make the shadow bigger?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: move the torch nearer and further to change shadow size; observe and describe; tap-to-reveal why. |
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| Plenary (close) | How do we make a shadow bigger? |
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| Assessment | Observes shadow change. |
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| Teacher notes | Nearer light makes a bigger shadow. |
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Day 4: Shadows Outside
Grade 1 Science · Term 2, Week 9 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Notice shadows made by the sun. |
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| Materials | Sunny outdoor space, chalk |
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| Key vocabulary | shadow, sun, outside, move |
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| Engage (starter) | "Can you find your own shadow outside?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: go outside to find sun shadows; trace a shadow with chalk; discuss how sunlight makes shadows. |
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| Plenary (close) | What makes your shadow outside? |
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| Assessment | Links sun to shadows. |
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| Teacher notes | Choose a sunny moment; revisit later to see it move. |
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Day 5: Review: Shadows
Grade 1 Science · Term 2, Week 9 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Consolidate how shadows form and change. |
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| Materials | Torch, screen, review cards |
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| Key vocabulary | review, shadow, block |
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| Engage (starter) | "Shadow play challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: shadow-guessing and size-changing review games. |
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| Plenary (close) | What must you block to make a shadow? |
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| Assessment | Station accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Reinforce blocking light. |
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