This editable differentiated lesson pack focuses on investigating how shadows are formed when an object blocks light travelling in straight lines. Pupils test a range of materials to discover which make dark, light or no shadow at all. They record and interpret results to classify objects as opaque, transparent or translucent. The lesson strengthens children’s understanding of light, blocking and shadow formation through hands‑on enquiry. The file includes the following resources: - editable teaching presentation - editable lesson plan - editable investigation sheet - editable additional activity ideas - editable focus assessment worksheet National Curriculum objectives Science: Year 3 Pupils should be taught to:

recognise that shadows are formed when the light from a light source is blocked by an opaque object

Working scientifically:

using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions recording findings using simple scientific language, drawings, labelled diagrams, keys, bar charts, and tables reporting on findings from enquiries,

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