light sources
Is the Sun a source of light?
yes
Star = Natural or Man-made?
natural
What does “illuminate” mean?
To light up something.
Does light travel straight or curved?
straight
Why do cars use headlights at night?
To help people see.
Is a lamp a natural or man-made source of light?
man-made
Flashlight = Natural or Man-made?
man made
Why can we see a book in the classroom?
Because light hits the book.
Why do shadows happen?
Because something blocks the light.
Why is it harder to see in a dark room?
Because there is little or no light.
Candle, Moon, or Flashlight: Which one makes its own light?
candle and flashlight
Lightning = Natural or Man-made?
natural
Can you see your toy in a room with NO light?
no
If you put your hand in front of a flashlight, what happens?
A shadow forms
Why do lighthouses use bright lights?
To help ships see and stay safe.
Why is the Moon NOT a light source?
Because it does not make its own light. It reflects light from the Sun.
Traffic light = Natural or Man-made?
man made
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
What happens when light hits a mirror?it
it bounces
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?
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.
Which group belongs together and why?
Sun and lightning are natural. Lamp and candle are man-made.
Ali says, “Our eyes make light so we can see in the dark.”
Is Ali correct? Explain.
No. We need light to see objects.
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.
You are inside a cave with:
Can you see the book? Why or why not?
No, because there is no light to reflect from the book.