Science/Light Energy

 Grade: 6

Duration: 60 mins x 2 days

Theme: Energy, Forces and Matter

Focus Question: How does light behave?

• Distinguish between luminous and non-luminous objects/organisms

Read the following then complete the activities

• Luminous objects

  Emit their own light and can also reflect light from other sources. Examples include the sun, fire, candles, and electric lamps.
• Illuminated objects

  Shine due to reflected light from other objects. Examples include the moon, which reflects light from the sun. 

Illuminated objects are also known as non-luminous objects. They are only visible when they are illuminated by a luminous object

Click the link and watch the video: Luminous and Non-Luminous Objects | Light Energy | Reflection of Light | Science

Tier 3 The following are statements about luminous objects. Indicate with a tick if you agree or disagree with each statement. 

Statements                                                                     Agree                         Disagree

1. Non-luminous objects cannot be seen

2. The moon is a luminous body

3. Luminous objects produce their own light

4. Firefly, star and earth emit their own light

5. Light has a dual nature

Tier 2 Use the words below to complete the blank spaces. 

vision     natural         luminous     illuminated        reflect          energy     glow 

 Light is a form of _______ that enables _____________. Some materials make or emit their own light. These are sources of light, and are called ___________ objects. The sun, volcanoes and lightning are __________ sources of light. Other object do not produce their own light but they can be lit up , however,  they actually _______ light from a luminous source. These objects are called _______ objects.

Tier 1 Read each item carefully and select the best response

1. Which statements are true about LIGHT. Shade the appropriate bubbles.

    (a) Any light source that gives off its own light is luminous.    O

    (b) The sun is a natural light source.                                          O

    (c) Reflection is the bounce back of light.                                O

    (d) The moon is a luminous light source.                                  O

 

2. The bounce of light is called ________________.

 (a) echo (b) shadow (c) reflection (d) refraction

3.   Which statement about the moon is true?

(a)    It gives off its own light                         (c) it reflects the Sun’s light

(b)   It is considered to be a planet                 (d) it is larger than the earth.

Justify your answer._________________________________________________

Extension Activities

Luminous and non luminous 1027522 | NABIA FATIMA | Live

Light - Luminous and Non-Luminous Objects 4281894 |

Games

Luminous non luminous sort - Group sort