Light and Shadows

Free sample questions, a clear explanation, and 5 practice skills with an AI tutor that guides without giving the answer away.

Sample questions

1. Which one gives us light to see outside when it's dark?

○ A tree

✓ A street lamp

○ A puddle

○ A cloud

Answer: A street lamp — Think about what lights up the street at night!

2. What makes light so we can read a book in bed?

○ A pillow

○ A toy car

✓ A bedside lamp

○ A cookie

Answer: A bedside lamp — What do you turn on when it's dark in your room?

3. When you go camping, what can you use to find your way in the dark tent?

○ A sleeping bag

○ A tent pole

○ A backpack

✓ A flashlight

Answer: A flashlight — It's a small light you can carry in your hand!

Identify sources of light (e.g., sun, lamp, flashlight).
Observe that light makes objects visible.
Observe and describe how shadows are formed when light is blocked.
Experiment with making shadows of different sizes and shapes.
Explain how shadows change throughout the day and why they are useful or interesting.

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