Exploring Light

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Teaching approach. This lesson involves the use of higher order questioning(ta) on scientific method(ta) topics to engage pupils in an inquiry(ta) relating to the nature of light, its measurement, and the use of sensors. (edit)

Resource details
Title
Topic [[Topics/Measuring|Measuring]]
Teaching approach

[[Teaching Approaches/Questioning|Questioning]],  [[Teaching Approaches/Inquiry|Inquiry]],  [[Teaching Approaches/Scientific method|Scientific method]]

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session students should be able to:

  • Understand that the sensor responds quickly to changes in light
  • Be aware that the sensor can detect light coming from different directions
  • Understand that the sensor responds to changes in light and gives a reading
  • Be aware that light levels can be measured
Subject

[[Resources/Science|Science]]

Age of students / grade

[[Resources/Primary age 7|Primary age 7]],  [[Resources/Primary|Primary]]

Additional Resources/material needed

Data Harvest Sensor (or similar)