Light Worksheet - KS1 - Intermediate
Light worksheet for Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7). Intermediate level science practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Exploring Light: A Science Adventure
Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7) - Intermediate Level
Instructions: This worksheet will guide you through fun activities to learn about light. You'll explore how light helps us see, identify sources of light, and understand the difference between light and dark. Follow the instructions for each activity and have fun discovering the world of light!
Identifying Light Sources
Look at the pictures below and decide if each item is a source of light. Circle 'Yes' if it is a source of light, and 'No' if it is not.
Light and Dark Sorting
Sort the items into two groups: those that need light to be seen and those that can be seen in the dark. Write the items in the correct box.
Needs light to be seen:
Can be seen in the dark:
Day and Night Activities
Think about activities you do during the day and at night. Write down two activities for each time of day in the boxes provided.
Daytime activities:
Nighttime activities:
Shadow Play
Shadows are formed when an object blocks light. Look at the pictures and decide which object will create a shadow. Circle the correct object.
Which creates a shadow?
Which creates a shadow?
Light and Shadows Experiment
Conduct a simple experiment to see how shadows change. Use a torch and an object to make shadows on the wall. Draw what you see when the torch is close and when it is far.
Torch close:
Torch far:
Matching Light Sources
Draw lines to match the light source with where it is usually found.
Draw a line to match each one
Light and Colour
Light can make colours look different. Colour the shapes below using your favourite colours and see how they look in different light.
Light Reflection
Some objects reflect light. Look at the objects and decide if they reflect light. Circle 'Yes' or 'No'.
Activity 1: Yes ; No ; Yes ; Yes ; No
Activity 3: Daytime activities: [student's answer] ; Nighttime activities: [student's answer]
Activity 5: Torch close: [student's drawing] ; Torch far: [student's drawing]
Activity 7: [student's colouring]
Activity 8: Yes ; Yes ; No
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