How Light Travels — Interactive Lesson (Ages 10–11)

Teach Year 6 students how light travels and explain the science behind shadows, reflection and seeing objects. Aligned to the Year 6 National Curriculum for science, this resource explores the properties of light including how it travels in straight lines, how we see objects and how shadows are formed.

Exploring how light travels with Our Year 6 Science Interactive Physics Lesson

The National Curriculum for Year 6 Science requires students to develop a secure understanding of how light travels through structured investigation, scientific reasoning and evidence-based thinking. This resource delivers engaging, curriculum-ready activities that build depth of knowledge.

What’s Inside This how light travels Resource

• Interactive lesson slides on light travelling in straight lines
• Shadow formation and prediction activities
• Reflection and absorption investigation tasks
• Diagram activities and comprehension questions
• Printable worksheet and quiz slides

Key Benefits for Students

• Builds understanding of how light travels and interacts with objects
• Develops scientific vocabulary for physics and optics
• Encourages investigation and prediction skills
• Connects physics to everyday light and shadow experiences

Why Teachers Love It

• Curriculum-aligned to Year 6 light objectives
• Clear diagrams illustrating light ray paths
• Works as a standalone lesson or within a light and optics unit
• Digital format for whole-class or independent learning

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Designed for ages 10–11 (UK Year 6 / US 5th Grade). Aligned to the UK National Curriculum for Science; adaptable to US state standards.