Physical Science · Light & Sound
Light Helps Us See
Can you see a toy in the dark? Compare the same object with the light off and on. Then find things that make their own light.
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Light Helps Us See
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Lesson overview
What students will learn
- I can compare the same object with light and without light.
- I can tell which things give off light and which things need light to be seen.
Key science ideas
- In complete darkness, an ordinary object cannot be seen.
- When light shines on an ordinary object, it can be seen.
- Some things, like the Sun and a turned-on lamp, give off light.
Lesson at a glance
- Grade 1
- 35 min
- ~6 min prep
- 1-PS4-2
- 6 materials
What’s included
- Lesson Plan
- Investigation
- Teacher Slides
- Printable Worksheet
- Teacher Answer Key
- Interactive Activity
- Vocabulary