🔦 Shining Bright: Owls Class Explore Light and Sight 👓
Nov20th
👓 Seeing the Science: Year 3 Investigates Reflection 🔦
Owls Class have been busy shining a light on science!
This term, our Year 3 children have been exploring the fascinating topic of Light and Sight. Led by Mrs Henderson and Miss Ward, the children have been investigating how different materials reflect light and help keep us safe in the dark.
Through hands-on experiments, they discovered which surfaces are most reflective and why this matters for safety. Using their findings, the children then put their creativity to work by designing their own book bags that incorporate reflective features – a perfect blend of science and design!
Mrs Henderson shared her excitement about the project:
“The children loved seeing science in action. They were amazed at how something as simple as reflection can make such a big difference to safety. Their book bag designs were fantastic – full of bright ideas!”
This exciting project not only deepened their understanding of light but also showed how learning can make a real difference in everyday life. It’s a wonderful example of our school vision in action: Love, Learn, Shine – loving the process, learning through investigation, and shining with creative ideas.
Well done, Owls Class! Your bright thinking will help you stay safe and stylish on those darker evenings.
🌟 Try This at Home
Keep the learning going with these fun ideas:
Reflection Hunt: Go on a walk and spot reflective surfaces like road signs, jackets, or bike lights.
DIY Reflective Art: Create a collage using foil, shiny paper, and other reflective materials.
Shadow Play: Use a torch to make shadows and talk about how light travels in straight lines.
Design Challenge: Ask your child to design a new safety item (like a hat or bag) that uses reflective materials.
Questions to Ask:
Why do we need light to see?
Which materials around our home reflect light best?
Why do cyclists and pedestrians wear reflective clothing at night?
Can you think of other places where reflection is important?
Want to explore more?
You can find extra activities and videos about light and reflection here.
