All Modules 33-Light and Shadows - Module 3 | Page 18

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create analogies. (Maybe how it
sounds like refer to the sound of
s)

light and shadow.

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Help young students understand the
unique properties of light using
flashlights. Have several available
in your classroom for children to
explore on their own. Try having
your morning circle time by
flashlight one day. Create caves
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with blankets or big boxes for the
children to explore with their
flashlights.
Introduce the concept of transparent
versus opaque. Gather several
classroom objects and flashlights.
Explain that light is able to shine
through certain objects and these
items are called transparent. Other,
items however will not let light
through and these are called
opaque. Let them wonder about
human body. Create a chart labeling
a column transparent and a column
opaque. Allow the children to
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predict and examine. Help children
to record the results. Document the
chart follow with pictures!
Encourage little learners to find
their shadows. Help them trace and
cut their shadows. Connect with an
art activity of shadow painting.
Encourage your children to paint

Wheel of Wonder
Encourage students to sense
with their vision, wonder,
explore and discover knowledge
regarding the basic properties of
light.

Predict/Pair/Share
Encourage them to predict, pair
with another student and share
ideas all together

Looking 5X2
Look at their own shadows and
wonder. List five words or
things they will point out and
repeat