Year 3 Light Shadows & Reflections Activities
Year 3 Light Shadows & Reflections Activities
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This free topic includes:
- Investigating Light
- Making Shadows Investigation
- Shadow Size
- Sundial Investigation
- Drawing Shadows
- Shadow Puppets
- Mirrors and Reflections
- Using Light In Art
- Mixing Colours Through Light











This comprehensive Light and Shadows topic offers an engaging and hands-on approach to teaching KS1 students about the properties of light, shadow formation, and reflections. Through a variety of interactive investigations and creative activities, such as making shadow puppets and exploring sundials, students gain practical experience with light-related phenomena. The inclusion of artistic elements, like using light in art and mixing colors through light, adds a cross-curricular dimension to the learning experience. By combining scientific inquiry with artistic exploration, this resource provides a well-rounded and engaging approach to understanding light and shadows, making it an excellent tool for both classroom and home education settings.

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