Sources of Light
Grade 1 · Science · Sound and Light · Northwest Territories, Canada
Lesson Summary
Identify things that give off their own light.
Explanation
A light source is anything that makes its own light. The sun is the biggest light source we see every day. Light bulbs, flashlights, candles, and fire are all light sources too. Some things look bright but do not make their own light — the moon shines because it reflects light from the sun. Knowing the difference between things that make light and things that reflect light is an important science skill.
Practice Questions
Q1: Name three things that are light sources.
Answer: The sun, a light bulb, and a candle (or flashlight, fire, etc.).
Q2: Does the moon make its own light?
Answer: No, the moon reflects light from the sun.
Q3: What is the biggest light source we can see during the day?
Answer: The sun.
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Sources of Light is a lesson in the Sound and Light chapter of Grade 1 Science. It is part of the Northwest Territories, Canada school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.
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Sources of Light is taught in Grade 1 as part of the Science curriculum in Northwest Territories, Canada.
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