Lesson Planning

Teaching

• To link light sources to given purposes and draw an accompanying ‘ray’ diagram (Yr5&6).
• To investigate shadows and propose a process for creating & explaining specific shadows (Yr5&6).

Activities

1. Suggest why different light sources they are fit for purpose by drawing a ray diagram (Yr5&6)
2. Suggest a process for creating a surgical equipment storage system, using shadows (Yr5&6)

Investigation
Illumination Station. Explore the level of illumination for a range of lights used in hospitals and for medical procedures. Identify why they are fit for purpose by suggesting the relationship between the light sources and vision. Use your knowledge of shadows to create storage systems for surgical equipment. (Problem solving, Exploring, Fair testing, Pattern seeking)
Years 5&6 - Draw a simple ray diagram
Years 5&6 - Suggest a process for creating a surgical equipment storage system, using shadows

Vocabulary
Shadow, light source, beam, ray diagram, dilation