Year 3 Light session 1 Powerpoint and worksheets

Year 3 Science Light lesson: identify light sources and understand that darkness is the absence of light. Includes editable PowerPoint and two worksheets.
Introduce your Year 3 pupils to the science of light with this complete, ready-to-teach lesson featuring Max the Meerkat in his science lab coat.
Children learn that we need light in order to see, explore a range of natural and artificial light sources, and understand that darkness is the absence of light rather than something that is produced.
This resource includes:
• An engaging, editable PowerPoint presentation
• A main worksheet
• An adapted worksheet with additional scaffolding
• Retrieval practice
• A clear learning intention and steps to success
• Key scientific vocabulary supported by images
• Child-friendly explanations of light and darkness
• Examples of different light sources
• Knowledge-check questions
• Independent and deeper-understanding activities
• Teacher notes on the final slide
The adapted worksheet covers the same scientific learning while providing additional structure and support, making the lesson suitable for a mixed-attainment Year 3 classroom.
National Curriculum link:
Recognise that pupils need light in order to see things and that dark is the absence of light.
Ideal for Year 3 Science, Lower KS2, the Light topic, lesson observations, supply teaching or teachers looking for a complete differentiated lesson with minimal preparation.