Enquiry Approach - Comparative / fair testing
Conducting a test that controls all but one variable to answer a scientific question.
Enquiry Skill - Setting up tests
Carefully following a method and using equipment accurately to carry out a scientific enquiry. The method may be designed by teachers or children themselves.
English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Understand that light is reflected off surfaces so that we can see it
Understand how to set up a fair test and carry it out
Understand how to draw conclusions based on findings
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Words and meanings to learn
reflected
when light from an object is reflected by a surface, it changes direction; it bounces off the surface at the same angle as it hits it
mirror
a smooth surface that reflects an image of whatever is in front of it
bounce
to reflect back or up after hitting a surface
surface
the top layer of something
direction
the path along which something moves, lies, or points
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Resources: Torch, white card, a mirror, tin foil, a jumper/cardigan and a carrier bag (try to choose materials which are similar in colour). To quantitatively measure the amount of light that has been reflected then a light meter/data logger can be used. Smartphones/ iPad can often have a light gauge setting built it that can be used.
Core Handout (2): An investigation sheet for children to record their question, hypothesis, diagram, results, analysis and conclusion.
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