Grade 3 Science — Term 2, Week 6
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA SCI T2 G3
Day 1: Light and Seeing
Grade 3 Science · Term 2, Week 6 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Explain that we see when light enters our eyes. |
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| Materials | Dark box, torch, objects |
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| Key vocabulary | light, see, source, reflect, eye |
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| Engage (starter) | "Why can't we see in a completely dark room?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: look into a dark box then add light; discuss light travelling to our eyes so we see; tap-to-reveal how we see. |
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| Plenary (close) | Why do we need light to see? |
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| Assessment | Explains seeing. |
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| Teacher notes | Light must reach the eye. |
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Day 2: Sources of Light
Grade 3 Science · Term 2, Week 6 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Classify natural and artificial light sources. |
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| Materials | Light-source pictures |
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| Key vocabulary | source, natural, artificial, Sun, glow |
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| Engage (starter) | "Which lights are natural, and which are made?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: sort light sources into natural and artificial; note the Sun is our main natural light; tap-to-reveal each source. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name an artificial light source. |
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| Assessment | Classifies light sources. |
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| Teacher notes | Fire and candles are dangerous to touch. |
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Day 3: How Light Travels
Grade 3 Science · Term 2, Week 6 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Investigate that light travels in straight lines. |
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| Materials | Torch, card with a hole, string |
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| Key vocabulary | light, straight line, beam, travel, block |
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| Engage (starter) | "Does light bend around corners?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: line up cards with holes to pass a light beam; show light travels straight; tap-to-reveal straight-line travel. |
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| Plenary (close) | How does light travel? |
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| Assessment | Understands light travel. |
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| Teacher notes | Straight-line travel sets up shadows. |
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Day 4: Reflection
Grade 3 Science · Term 2, Week 6 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Investigate how light reflects off surfaces. |
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| Materials | Mirror, foil, torch, dull surfaces |
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| Key vocabulary | reflect, mirror, shiny, bounce, dull |
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| Engage (starter) | "Which surfaces bounce light best?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: reflect a light beam off mirrors and dull surfaces; compare; direct a light spot; tap-to-reveal reflection. |
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| Plenary (close) | Name a surface that reflects light well. |
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| Assessment | Investigates reflection. |
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| Teacher notes | Do not shine light in eyes. |
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Day 5: Review: Light
Grade 3 Science · Term 2, Week 6 · 60 minutes
| Objectives | Consolidate seeing, sources, travel, and reflection. |
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| Materials | Torch, mirror, review cards |
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| Key vocabulary | review, light, reflect |
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| Engage (starter) | "Light explorer challenge!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: sort light sources and test reflection at review stations. |
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| Plenary (close) | How does light travel? |
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| Assessment | Station accuracy. |
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| Teacher notes | Sets up shadows next week. |
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