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About this course

• £10.00
• Tutor: Carrie Ann
• Age: Approx age 7-11
• Description: This block focuses on light, reflections and shadows. You will learn about different sources of light, and that we need light to see. You will work scientifically to investigate reflective materials, in the context of designing a new bag. You will work in a hands on way to play a range of mirror games, finding out more about reflective surfaces. Furthermore, you will learn that the sun’s light can be dangerous, and will create an advert for a pair of sunglasses or a sun hat that you have designed. You will have chance to test which objects are opaque in an exciting investigation to design the most effective curtains, and will find out how shadows change when the distance between the object and light source changes. You will develop their scientific enquiry skills, making observations, predictions and conclusions. Learning objectives covered: "To recognise that we need light in order to see things and that dark is the absence of light. To notice that light is reflected from surfaces by choosing the most reflective material for a new bag. To notice that light is reflected from surfaces by playing mirror games. To recognise that light from the sun can be dangerous and that there are ways to protect our eyes by designing and advertising a pair of sunglasses or a sun hat. To recognise that shadows are formed when the light from a light source is blocked by a solid object by investigating the best material for curtains for a baby’s bedroom. To find patterns in the way that the size of shadows change by investigating what happens when you change the distance between the object and the light source."