Light and Dark Workshop

Light cannot be tasted, heard, felt or smelt- but it can be seen, and children can have a lot of fun finding out about it. This workshop gives Reception and Key Stage 1 children the opportunity to explore light in an exciting and active way, building upon ideas taken from QCA Unit 1D Light and Dark.

WHAT IS LIGHT AND DARK?

Using a variety of light sources, a ‘black out tent’ and various different objects children develop the understanding that light is needed in order to see and that darkness is the absence of light. Using mirrors, periscopes and other resources they investigate how light travels.

Each 1¼ hour workshop is in two parts. In the second part of the workshop each child makes a small kaleidoscope.

WHY DO IT IN OUR SCHOOL?

Because it :

Enhances delivery of QCA Unit 1D Light and DarkEnlivens NC Programme of Study Sc4 3Enables children to develop skills of scientific enquiry NC Sc1Includes parents in a curriculum activity

WHAT DO WE GET?

A whole day in school involving separate workshops for three classes of up to 30 children in each, with all materials and equipment provided, is offered at click here for current prices. Workshops are offered at this minimal cost through sponsorship by MBDA.

You provide the classroom or school hall, 5 adult helpers and the children!

HOW DO WE FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT?

Contact BERYL BOADEN at SETPOINT Hertfordshire