Light and Sight · Physical Science

Straight Line Travel

Proving that light travels in straight lines and investigating the consequences of this behavior.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do we know that light does not curve around corners?
  2. 2What causes shadows to change shape and size?
  3. 3How can we use the straight travel of light to explain how we see objects?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Science - Light
Year: Year 6
Subject: Science
Unit: Light and Sight
Period: Physical Science

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