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KS2 On the Move

Unit 5. Water, Light, Sound &amp Energy

How does light travel?

Discuss the concept of light travelling, shadow and refraction. Ask the children to draw and annotate  a diagram of how a shadow is formed. Then watch the following videos:

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  • Â鶹Éç Learning Zone clip 219 [Flash Video]
  • Â鶹Éç Learning Zone clip 1625: [Flash Video]
  • Â鶹Éç Learning Zone clip 2172 – [Flash Video]
  • Â鶹Éç Primary Focus: [PDF]

Try these interactive activities:

  • KS2 Bitesize - Physical processes: [Flash activity]
  • KS2 Bitesize - Physical processes: [Flash Activity]
  • KS2 Bitesize - Physical processes: [Flash Activity]

Now try these practical hands-on activities in the classroom. Before you start, describe the activity and ask the children what they expect to happen. At the end of each activity, ask them were they surprised with the results and how do they think it worked

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