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Thank you for using the BIG LIGHT PROJECT for your science students.

Here is where you will find the teacher notes, activity sheets and interactive material that you will need for the BIG LIGHT PROJECT. You can download each lesson below individually or the complete project here.

I hope you enjoy using them, and don’t forget to let me know what you think using my online feedback form!

Lesson 1: Light waves
To explain how light travels

Lesson 2: Fuels for light
Comparing the effectiveness of different light sources

Lesson 3: Energy and Electricity
How electricity is generated

Lesson 4: Properties of metals
Select appropriate metals for specific uses

Lesson 5: The light bulb
How inventions are created to solve problems

Lesson 6: Photosynthesis
The process of Photosynthesis

Lesson 7: Testing for starch
Testing leaves for starch and explain the importance of light for plants

Lesson 8: Rate of Photosynthesis
Calculate the rate of photosynthesis reaction

Lesson 9: Carbon Dioxide and the environment
Explain the effects of carbon dioxide on rain water

Lesson 10: Recycling
Look at the importance of recycling household objects

Download the curriculum mapping for the whole project and the accompanying project poster.

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