light sources
natural or man made
illuminate
how light travels
mystery thinkers
100

Is the Sun a source of light?

yes

100

Star = Natural or Man-made?

natural

100

What does “illuminate” mean?

To light up something.

100

Does light travel straight or curved?

straight

100

Why do cars use headlights at night?

To help people see.

200

Is a lamp a natural or man-made source of light?

man-made

200

Flashlight = Natural or Man-made?

man made

200

Why can we see a book in the classroom?

Because light hits the book.

200

Why do shadows happen?

Because something blocks the light.

200

Why is it harder to see in a dark room?

Because there is little or no light.

300

Candle, Moon, or Flashlight: Which one makes its own light?

candle and flashlight

300

Lightning = Natural or Man-made?

natural

300

Can you see your toy in a room with NO light?

no

300

If you put your hand in front of a flashlight, what happens?

A shadow forms

300

Why do lighthouses use bright lights?

To help ships see and stay safe.

400

Why is the Moon NOT a light source?

Because it does not make its own light. It reflects light from the Sun.

400

Traffic light = Natural or Man-made?

man made

400

A flashlight shines on a teddy bear. Why can we see the teddy bear now?

because the light hits the teddy bear and bounces to our eyes

400

What happens when light hits a mirror?it

it bounces

400

On a stage, why are actors bright in the middle but darker on the sides?

On a stage, why are actors bright in the middle but darker on the sides?

500

A child says, “A mirror is a light source because it shines.”
Do you agree? Why or why not?

No. A mirror reflects light but does not make light.

500

Which group belongs together and why?

  • Sun
  • Lamp
  • Candle
  • Lightning

Sun and lightning are natural. Lamp and candle are man-made.

500

Ali says, “Our eyes make light so we can see in the dark.”
Is Ali correct? Explain.

No. We need light to see objects.

500

A flashlight shines at a wall. Then a mirror changes the direction of the light.
Did the light curve?

No. The light stayed straight but bounced off the mirror.

500

You are inside a cave with:

  • a mirror
  • a book
  • NO flashlight

Can you see the book? Why or why not?

No, because there is no light to reflect from the book.

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