Light and Shadows — Cornerstones curriculum project

Light and Shadows

Year 3ScienceLegacy project

This project teaches children about light and dark. They investigate the phenomena of reflections and shadows, looking for patterns in collected data. The risks associated with looking at the Sun are also explored.

Project scope

Light and Shadows provides a structured approach to Science, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Science

Topics covered

  • Collecting data
  • Light and dark
  • Reflections
  • Shadows
  • Sun safety

What's included

Light and Shadows is a comprehensive Science project that boasts an array of essentials including:

14 Lesson activities
32 Resources
  • Knowledge Organiser

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