Year 6 Science

Year 6 have been investigating how light travels and what happens when it is blocked or redirected. First, they explored how light always travels in a straight line. Using torches, pupils shone beams into a hosepipe..

Next, they tested what would happen if a hosepipe was bent. Pupils predicted that the light would curve around the bend, just like the hose. When they tried this, they discovered that the light did not travel through the bend. Because light moves in straight lines, it could not follow the curve inside the hosepipe. This helped them understand why we cannot see around corners without a reflective surface.

They also experimented using pieces of cardboard with slits cut into them. When the slits were carefully lined up, the light was able to pass through each gap, reaching the other side. However, if even one slit was slightly out of line, the light could not pass through. This demonstrated again that light travels in straight lines and must have a clear, direct path.

Year 6 enjoyed these investigations and showed great teamwork. They are beginning to understand how light behaves and why shadows form.

Well done Year 6!

Year 6 Science - Light