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Explore How Light Is Needed to See Things

Classroom Resource Information

Title:

Explore How Light Is Needed to See Things

URL:

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/buac18-k2-sci-ess-lighttosee-il/explore-how-light-is-needed-to-see-things/

Content Source:

PBS

Type:

Interactive/Game

Overview:

Explore how light moves and describe how an object in a dark space only becomes visible when light moves into the space and illuminates it. Interactive activities, time-lapse videos, and images are used to enhance student observations as they identify objects in the path of light or follow the path of light from its source.

Support materials include: Handouts and Teaching Tips. This resource was developed through WGBH’s Bringing the Universe to America’s Classrooms project, in collaboration with NASA.

The associated lesson plan Let's Explore Light provides more support for teachers and students, including handouts and materials for diverse learners.

Content Standard(s):

Science
SC2015 (2015)
Grade: 1

2 ) Construct explanations from observations that objects can be seen only when light is available to illuminate them (e.g., moon being illuminated by the sun, colors and patterns in a kaleidoscope being illuminated when held toward a light).

Unpacked Content

Scientific And Engineering Practices:

Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Crosscutting Concepts: Cause and Effect

Disciplinary Core Idea: Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer

Evidence Of Student Attainment:

Students:

Explain based on observations that objects can be seen only when there is a light source.

Teacher Vocabulary:

light
illuminate
construct
explanation
observation
available
objects

Knowledge:

Students know:

Light comes from different sources (natural/man-made).
Objects can be seen only when there is a light source.
Objects can be seen if they give off their own light.

Skills:

Students are able to:

Gather evidence from observations to support the explanation that objects can only be seen when illuminated.

Understanding:

Students understand that:

Objects can be seen only when a light source causes it to be illuminated.

AMSTI Resources:

AMSTI Module:
Sound, Light, and Sky
Sound and Light, FOSS
Sundial, GLOBE
Sky, Delta

Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards

AAS Standard:
SCI.AAS.1.2- Recognize that light illuminates objects so they can be seen.

Tags:

darkness, illuminate, light, visibility, visible

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Custom Permission Type
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Author:

Stephanie Carver

ALEX Classroom Resource

Explore How Light Is Needed to See Things