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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.

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Exploring Light: A Science Adventure

Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7) - Intermediate Level

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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!

1

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.

โ˜€๏ธ Source of light? Yes No
๐ŸŒ™ Source of light? Yes No
๐Ÿ’ก Source of light? Yes No
โญ Source of light? Yes No
๐Ÿ“š Source of light? Yes No
2

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.

Items: ๐Ÿฑ, ๐ŸŒ™, ๐ŸŒธ, โญ, ๐Ÿ’ก

Needs light to be seen:

Can be seen in the dark:

3

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:

4

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.

๐ŸŒณ ๐ŸŒธ ๐Ÿš—

Which creates a shadow?

โšฝ ๐Ÿ’ก ๐Ÿ“š

Which creates a shadow?

5

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:

6

Matching Light Sources

Draw lines to match the light source with where it is usually found.

Draw a line to match each one

โ˜€๏ธ
๐Ÿ’ก
๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ
๐Ÿ”ฆ
Room
Cake
Camping
Sky
7

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.

8

Light Reflection

Some objects reflect light. Look at the objects and decide if they reflect light. Circle 'Yes' or 'No'.

๐Ÿชž Reflects light? Yes No
๐ŸŒŠ Reflects light? Yes No
๐Ÿชจ Reflects light? Yes No
Answer Key

Activity 1: Yes ; No ; Yes ; Yes ; No

Activity 2: Needs light to be seen: ๐Ÿฑ, ๐ŸŒธ, ๐Ÿ’ก ; Can be seen in the dark: ๐ŸŒ™, โญ

Activity 3: Daytime activities: [student's answer] ; Nighttime activities: [student's answer]

Activity 4: ๐ŸŒณ ; ๐Ÿ’ก

Activity 5: Torch close: [student's drawing] ; Torch far: [student's drawing]

Activity 6: โ˜€๏ธ --- Sky ; ๐Ÿ’ก --- Room ; ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ --- Cake ; ๐Ÿ”ฆ --- Camping

Activity 7: [student's colouring]

Activity 8: Yes ; Yes ; No

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