| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Science |
| What topic | What is a light source? To recognise that there needs to be light in order to see things and that darkness is the absence of light |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 30 |
| What curriculum | science national curriculum |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 7 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
What is a Light Source?
Year 3 (Ages 7-8)
Science
30 Students
This lesson aligns with the Science National Curriculum for Key Stage 2, specifically focusing on light sources and their importance.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (min) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Light | 5 | Begin with a brief discussion on light: What is it? Why do we need it? Ask students if they can name any light sources. |
| 2 | Group Discussion | 5 | Organize students into small groups of 5. Have them discuss examples of light sources and brainstorm why light is necessary to see. |
| 3 | Printable Card Activity | 10 | Distribute printable cards. Explain that students need to fill in what they believe a light source is and provide examples during the lesson. |
| 4 | Class Exploration | 5 | Conduct a simple demonstration using a flashlight and objects. Show how light reveals things while darkness hides them. |
| 5 | Group Presentation | 5 | Groups present a quick summary of their discussion to the class on light sources (without formal presentations). |
| 6 | Collect/Check Cards | 5 | Randomly check or collect the completed cards from students to assess their understanding without calling on individuals. |
Assign students to observe and note down three different light sources they see in their home or outside their home. This will help reinforce the lesson on light sources.
Students will be assessed on participation during group discussions and the accuracy of their completed cards, which will be checked without individual presentations.
Teacher: "Good morning, everyone! Today we're going to explore something very important: light! Can anyone tell me what light is? Why do we need light? Okay, let’s start with some ideas. Raise your hand if you can name a light source. Yes, excellent! The sun, lamps, and even fire are all great examples. Light helps us see the world around us. Today, we're going to find out more about why light is so important!"
Teacher: "Now, let’s get into small groups of five. Each group will discuss examples of light sources. Think about why we need light to see things. I'll give you about five minutes to chat together. Remember to listen to each other and share your ideas!"
(Give students time to discuss, walking around to listen in and encourage participation.)
Teacher: "Time's up! I hope each group had a great conversation! Let’s gather back together."
Teacher: "I’ll hand out some printable cards to each of you. On these cards, write down what you think a light source is. Can you also provide some examples? Remember, think about what we talked about in our discussions. You have ten minutes to complete this. Make sure to write clearly so your peers understand!"
(Distribute the cards and give students time to complete them.)
Teacher: "Now, let’s do a little demonstration! I have this flashlight here. Watch what happens when I shine it on the book, the plant, and the ball I have. What do you notice? Yes, the light helps us see these objects better! Now, let’s think about darkness. What happens when we turn off the light? Right, we can’t see them anymore. Light reveals things, and darkness hides things. Isn’t that fascinating?"
(Demonstrate the flashlight with the objects and ensure students can see the difference clearly.)
Teacher: "I would like each group to share a quick summary of your discussion. You have one minute each! You don’t need to stand up or use formal presentations. Just tell us what you talked about and the examples of light sources you found. Let’s start with Group 1!"
(Allow each group to present their findings.)
Teacher: "Thank you for sharing your discussions! Now, I would like to collect the cards you filled out. I’ll just take a random selection to check your understanding, so don’t worry if I don’t pick your card. Let’s see what you learned about light sources!"
(Walk around and collect the cards, making notes for assessment.)
Teacher: "Great job today, everyone! You all did wonderfully exploring light sources. For homework, I want you to observe three different light sources you see at home or outside. That will help reinforce what we’ve learned today. Remember, light is all around us! Have a fantastic day!"
(End of lesson.)
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A bright sun in the sky} | - Introduction to light |
| - Importance of light | ||
| - Examples of light sources: sun, lamps, fire | ||
| 2 | {Image: Students discussing in small groups} | - Group discussion activity |
| - Discuss examples of light sources | ||
| - Importance of light in our daily lives | ||
| 3 | {Image: Printable cards and pens} | - Printable card activity |
| - Definition of a light source | ||
| - Provide examples of light sources | ||
| 4 | {Image: A flashlight illuminating objects} | - Class exploration demonstration |
| - Use of flashlight on various objects | ||
| - Light reveals objects, darkness hides them | ||
| 5 | {Image: A group of students presenting} | - Group presentation activity |
| - Summarise group discussions | ||
| - Share examples of light sources found | ||
| 6 | {Image: Teacher collecting cards from students} | - Collect and check cards activity |
| - Assess understanding of light sources | ||
| - Random selection for assessment | ||
| 7 | {Image: A homework assignment note} | - Conclusion of the lesson |
| - Homework: Observe three light sources outside or at home | ||
| - Reinforce understanding of light |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is light? | |
| Can you name three examples of light sources? | |
| Why do we need light to see things? | |
| How does light help us understand our environment? | |
| What happens when we turn off a light source? | |
| How would you describe the relationship between light and darkness? | |
| Can you give two examples of when you’ve noticed the importance of light? | |
| What did you learn about light sources during your group discussions? | |
| How does light reveal things in our surroundings? | |
| Why is it important to observe light sources in our daily lives? |