Light, Sound, and Force · Term 2

Light: Sources and Shadows

Students explore natural and artificial sources of light and how shadows are formed.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between natural and artificial sources of light.
  2. Explain how shadows are created.
  3. Predict how the size of a shadow changes with the position of light.

CBSE Learning Outcomes

Class: Class 1
Subject: Science (EVS K-5)
Unit: Light, Sound, and Force
Period: Term 2

Suggested Methodologies

Experiential Learning

Learn through direct experience, then reflect and connect to theory

30–60 min

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Stations Rotation

Groups rotate through different tasks at each station

35–55 min

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