Investigation – Light: On and Off, Light and Dark

Investigation – Light: On and Off, Light and Dark

STEM

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

Provide children with various, safe-to-play-with objects that emit light to explore.

Interactive Lesson

Environment

Provide a quiet space so children can focus on visual stimuli.

Materials

  • Include materials that are easily grasped and manipulated.
  • Add brightly colored tape to on/off switches.
  • Include multisensory objects or add a tactile component to toys (e.g., bubble wrap) to increase engagement.

STEM Ideas/Words

STEMIE Learning Trajectories