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A guide for Year 5 students.

ScienceXplosion Episode - A Reflection on Refraction

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Wow That's Amazing Episode - Refraction

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Factsheet

Light & Shadows Game

Light and Shadows

Have you ever tried to stay in a tree's shade for a while, but soon found yourself in the hot sun again? You need to find out about shadows!

In this primary science game you will investigate how a tree, you and things like umbrellas and lamp-posts make a shadow during a sunny day.

Find out whether the shape and position of a shadow is related to the time of day and position of the Sun.

Play a shadow-matching game to finish.

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Videos

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Encyclopedia Britannica

Use the Encyclopedia Britannica button (above) to search for the following articles:

  • Light
  • Mirror