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Science (2015) Grade(s): 1

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Construct explanations from observations that objects can be seen only when light is available to illuminate them (e.g., moon being illuminated by the sun, colors and patterns in a kaleidoscope being illuminated when held toward a light).

Unpacked Content

Scientific and Engineering Practices

Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Crosscutting Concepts

Cause and Effect

Knowledge

Students know:

Light comes from different sources (natural/man-made).
Objects can be seen only when there is a light source.
Objects can be seen if they give off their own light.

Skills

Students are able to:

Gather evidence from observations to support the explanation that objects can only be seen when illuminated.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Objects can be seen only when a light source causes it to be illuminated.

Vocabulary

light
illuminate
construct
explanation
observation
available
objects

Aligned Learning Resources

Can you catch your shadow?

Light and Sight - Why We Need Light to See

What Makes Light?

Sunlight in the Night

Does the Moon Really Shine?

Night Light Game

The Moon StudyJam

Light StudyJam

Light Absorption, Reflection, & Refraction StudyJam

Explore How Light Is Needed to See Things

Shadow Shapes Game

Design by Adaptive Theme

SC15.1.2 Construct explanations from observations that objects can be seen only when light is available to illuminate them (e.g., moon being illuminated by the sun, colors and patterns in a kaleidoscope being illuminated when held toward a light).

Unpacked Content

Scientific and Engineering Practices

Crosscutting Concepts

Knowledge

Skills

Understanding

Vocabulary

Aligned Learning Resources

SC15.1.2

Construct explanations from observations that objects can be seen only when light is available to illuminate them (e.g., moon being illuminated by the sun, colors and patterns in a kaleidoscope being illuminated when held toward a light).