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Light Explorers

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Light Explorers

Forms of light

In this lesson, first graders will explore different forms of light, such as natural and artificial light sources. This lesson is important as it introduces young learners to basic scientific concepts in a fun and engaging way, fostering curiosity and foundational understanding of the world around them.

Audience

First Grade

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Materials

Flashlight, Pictures of the sun, light bulbs, and candles, and Quiz: Forms of Light

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students if they know what light is and where it comes from.
  • Show pictures of the sun, light bulbs, and candles.
  • Explain that light can come from natural sources like the sun and artificial sources like light bulbs.

Step 2

Exploration

10 mins

  • Use a flashlight to demonstrate how light can be directed and how it illuminates objects.
  • Discuss how the sun provides light during the day and how we use artificial lights at night.
  • Encourage students to share examples of light sources they see at home or outside.

Step 3

Quiz

5 mins

  • Distribute the 'Forms of Light' quiz to students.
  • Allow students to complete the quiz individually.
  • Collect the quizzes for assessment.

Step 4

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the different forms of light discussed.
  • Ask students to share one new thing they learned about light today.
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Quiz

Forms of Light Quiz

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