Light
A curriculum-aligned Year 3 lesson covering Light. Aligned to the England National Curriculum KS2 Science programme of study. Fully editable on Chalkie.ai. Sign up free to customise.
Lesson details
What is inside this Light lesson?
This Year 3 Science lesson focuses on Light. It helps pupils work toward this objective: pupils learn that they need light to see, that dark is the absence of light, and how shadows are formed. Teachers get a ready-to-teach flow they can customise for their class.
Learning outcome
By the end of this lesson, pupils should be able to show progress against this objective: pupils learn that they need light to see, that dark is the absence of light, and how shadows are formed.
Key learning points
- The lesson is built around Light for Year 3 Science.
- Pupils work toward the objective: pupils learn that they need light to see, that dark is the absence of light, and how shadows are formed.
- The flow supports teacher modelling, guided examples, and short checks for understanding.
- The deck can be customised in Chalkie so examples, language, and difficulty match the class.
Lesson sequence
- Introduce Light with a short prompt or visual example.
- Model the target skill so pupils can see how to approach it.
- Work through guided examples linked to pupils learn that they need light to see, that dark is the absence of light, and how shadows are formed.
- Use the check slides or activities to spot who needs more support.
- Adapt the deck in Chalkie if the class needs simpler examples, extra practice, or a faster challenge.
Practice activities
- Use the lesson after introducing Light in class.
- Ask pupils to explain how they know their answer, not just give the answer.
- Pause after guided examples and have partners practise with a similar prompt.
- Use the final activity as a quick check before moving on.
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