Light Basics
What helps us see in the dark?
Light
Name one source of light in your house
Light bulb, TV, Candle
How does light move?
In a straight line
What is made when light is blocked?
A shadow
Does light move in a straight or curvy line?
Straight Line
True or False: Light comes from only one place
False
True or False: The moon is a light source.
False (It reflects light)
What do you call it when light bounces off a mirror?
True or False: Shadows are always the same shape.
False
What happens when something blocks the light?
It creates a shadow
Critical Thinking: What would happen if the sun stopped giving light?
It would be dark and cold; we wouldn’t see clearly.
Critical Thinking: Can you think of something that gives off light and heat?
Sun, fire, etc.
Critical Thinking: Why can you see yourself in a mirror but not in a wall?
Because mirrors reflect light back to your eyes
Critical Thinking: If you shine a flashlight on a toy, where will the shadow be?
On the opposite side of the light
Why can we see things that light shines on?
Because the light reflects off them into our eyes
Is light fast or slow?
Fast
Name a natural light source
Sun, stars, fire
Critical Thinking: Why does light not bend around a wall?
Because light can’t curve — it moves straight
Critical Thinking: What happens to your shadow if you move closer to the light?
It gets bigger
Critical Thinking: If you shine a flashlight through a clear window, will the light go through?
Yes, because clear materials let light pass through
Critical Thinking: What would happen if there was no light in the world?
We couldn’t see, plants wouldn’t grow, everything would be dark.
Critical Thinking: Can you think of a time when you needed light to stay safe
Night walk, blackout, camping, etc.
What word means light bouncing off a surface?
Reflection
Critical Thinking: Why do we not see shadows at night unless there's light?
Because shadows need light to form
Critical Thinking: If you're in a dark room and someone opens the door to a bright hallway, what will happen?
Light will enter and brighten the room — you can start to see