Sciences: Year 5: Please enlighten me!

Read/listen to this article for a simple overview on the physics of light. HINT- you can change the article’s reading level (1 or 2) to suit your understanding.

Did you know that when we see color, we are really seeing light Click here if you would like to learn more about how light helps us see colour?

A simple article explaining light and the ways it can reflect, absorb and refract.

Click here to read a simple explanation of how mirrors work by reflecting light.

Read a more detailed article about light. The article is broken up into six sections: Introduction, Source of Light, Our Understanding of Light, How Light Behaves, Light and Measurement and Light in Technology and Industry. To read specifically about absorption, reflection and refraction, click on the ‘How Light Behaves’ section.
HINT: As there is a lot more text don't forget that you can use the ‘listen/read to me’ function.
For some fun try the ‘Temple of Lights Game’!

Explore this engaging and easy to read graphic novel which details the basic physics of light.
Visit the Library homepage
Click on the World Book link
Locate eBooks icon and click to open
In the search box type in the keyword ‘light’
The first item that will appear on the list is called: Light. Click on this item to open the eBook. This graphic novel styled information text explains light (absorb, reflect and refract) using simple text and interesting pictures. Look out for the, ‘FIND OUT MORE’ section at the end of the eBook for a list of additional resources.

Visit this site for information about light. You can watch videos, play games and learn fun facts about light.