Earth Science · B2 Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B2.2.1.2.1 - Identify sources of light to the earth

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least five different sources of light they see at home, at school, and in their environment.
Group sources of light into two categories: natural sources (from nature) and artificial sources (made by people).
Draw and label two sources of light found in their local environment.
Demonstrate how blocking light creates shadows using a torch and cardboard.
Explain what would happen on earth if there were no light at all.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Cycles (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Earth Science (2.1)
Content standard: B2.2.1.2 - Recognise the relationship between the Earth and the Sun
Indicator: B2.2.1.2.1 - Identify sources of light to the earth
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 11 (Week 11 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Science Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 39
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Learners mention sources of light at home and at the school.
- Assemble different sources of light (realia and pictures): stars, torch, lantern, lightning, fireflies, forest fires, light bulbs, candle light etc.
- Learners identify and draw sources of light in their environment.
- Sort and classify sources of light as artificial or natural.
- Learners talk about why and when we need light.
- Designs an activity to block light from a torch using a cardboard to illustrate the importance of light.
- Discuss with learners: What will happen if there is no light on earth?