Investigation – Light: Learning About Light Through Everyday Experiences

Investigation – Light: Learning About Light Through Everyday Experiences

STEM

Science

Cross-cutting Concepts

Cause and Effect

Levels of Thinking

Foundational

Resources are categorized by whether they target foundational levels of thinking or levels of thinking that extend past foundational levels (expanding).

Suggested AdaptationS

Check out our guide to adaptations. Adapt for environment, materials, instruction.

General Guide to Adaptations

Description

During daily routines, bring attention to the natural and human-made light sources all around you. Notice how children react to or engage with a change in brightness.

Interactive Lesson

Environment

Make the room darker so children can appreciate the contrast of light better.

Instruction

  • Bring the light closer to the child.
  • Repeat actions and model excitement.

STEM Ideas/Words

STEMIE Learning Trajectories