‘Nurturing Individual Excellence’

Science - 26.02.21

Investigating the phenomonon of light through observation of practical activities

Click here for a video explaining today's science lesson:

Task 1: Investigate light

  • Take a look at the Light Demonstration Document below.
  • To carry out the investigations, you will need:
    • A torch (or phone torch)
    • A small selection of toys/objects
    • A mirror or reflective surface
    • Some transcucent material of different colours (items of clothing will work for this)
    • A glass filled half full with water
    • A piece of paper
    • A pen
  • You will need to watch the video above to know what you need to do for each investigation.
  • As you carry out the investigation, write down notes answering the following:
    • What is happening?
    • Why do you think it is happening?
    • How can you change what is happening?
    • Anything else of note?

Task 2: Conclusion

  • Spend about ten minutes writing a conclusion about what you have discovered. Click here for a video demonstration of this.

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