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Science / Year 5 / Science Understanding / Physical sciences
Curriculum content descriptions
Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted (ACSSU080)
Elaborations
- drawing simple labelled ray diagrams to show the paths of light from a source to our eyes
- comparing shadows from point and extended light sources such as torches and fluorescent tubes
- classifying materials as transparent, opaque or translucent based on whether light passes through them or is absorbed
- recognising that the colour of an object depends on the properties of the object and the colour of the light source
- exploring the use of mirrors to demonstrate the reflection of light
- recognising the refraction of light at the surfaces of different transparent materials, such as when light travels from air to water or air to glass
ScOT terms
Light, Waves (Energy)