what is light

What is Light?

Discover the world of light! 🌟 Learn what light and darkness really mean, explore how light is produced, and spot the difference between natural sources like the Sun and artificial ones like bulbs. A bright way to spark curiosity in young learners!

Target Age:

Lesson Overview

By the end of this unit, children will be able to:

  • define light and dark;
  • explore light and how it is produced;
  • identify different light sources such as natural and artificial light sources.

 

Curriculum Alignment: Year 3 Science: Lights

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

      Last updated on: February 17, 2026

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