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Which subject	Science
What topic	Investigation into need for light to see objects K. L.I: To Recognise that they need light in order to see things and that dark is the absence of light. S. LI: To Gather, record, classify and present data in a variety of ways to help in answering questions. Outcome: Table of results from investigation visibility of objects in different light levels
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Investigation into the Need for Light to See Objects

Topic

Investigation into the need for light to see objects

Objectives

• Learning Intention (K):

  • To recognize that they need light in order to see things and that dark is the absence of light.

• Learning Intention (S):

  • To gather, record, classify, and present data in a variety of ways to help answer questions.

Grade/Age Group

• Appropriate for early primary education (Kindergarten - Grade 2).

Subject

• Science

Materials

• Flashlights
• Various objects (e.g., toys, books, shapes)
• Dark cloth or box to create "dark" areas
• Chart paper
• Markers
• Worksheets for data recording
• Whiteboard for class discussion

Class Size

• 20 students

Duration

• 30 minutes

National Curriculum Correspondence

• The lesson aligns with the National Curriculum for Science, focusing on observations and understanding of light and darkness.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Light	5 min	Introduce the topic by discussing what students know about light. Ask questions like, "What do we need light for?"
2	Exploring Light Necessity	10 min	Conduct a simple demonstration using flashlights to show that light helps us see objects. Show objects in both light and dark settings.
3	Investigation Setup	5 min	In groups, students use flashlights to investigate various objects at different light levels. Distribute materials and explain the activity.
4	Data Gathering	5 min	Students gather data on which objects are visible in different light levels. They record their observations on worksheets.
5	Class Discussion and Analysis	4 min	Regroup and discuss findings. Use a chart paper to present collective results. Highlight key points about visibility in light and darkness.
6	Homework Explanation	1 min	Assign homework: Students take a walk at night to observe how light influences what they can see.
7	Closure and Q&A	1 min	Recap the lesson's key points: the need for light and the concept of darkness. Open the floor for any last questions.

Homework

• Students are to observe their surroundings after dark and note how light sources (like street lamps, car headlights) affect visibility. They will write a few sentences about their observations in their homework notebooks.

Note

• Homework will be checked at the beginning of the next lesson, allowing students to share their experiences casually in pairs or small groups, without formal presentations.

Lesson script