Light and Shadows · Physical Science

Transparency and Materials

Classifying materials based on how much light they allow to pass through.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the choice of material for a window affect the temperature of a room?
  2. 2Why do deep-sea divers need powerful lights even during the day?
  3. 3How can we create a 'disappearing' effect using materials with different transparency?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Energy - P4MOE: Properties of Materials - P4
Level: Primary 5
Subject: Science
Unit: Light and Shadows
Period: Physical Science

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