Protecting Eyes from Sunlight

CONCEPTUAL

Science›Waves, Light & Sound|Ages 7—8|ID: mt_3yuqKww2tU

Recognise that light from the sun can be dangerous and that there are ways to protect eyes

Mastery Evidence

State that looking directly at the sun can damage eyes permanently
Name at least two ways to protect eyes from bright sunlight (sunglasses, hat, shade)
Explain that the sun is an extremely bright light source unlike any artificial light

“Does [child] know why you should never look directly at the sun and what you can do to protect your eyes on bright days?”

Y3.Sci.L.3The national curriculum in England

Dangers of sunlight and eye protection

recognise that light from the sun can be dangerous and that there are ways to protect their eyes

Science · Key Stage 2

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Light & Seeing in the Dark hard
Must know about light sources before understanding sun danger
- Light & Sound Vocabulary hard
  Observing that objects need illumination to be seen requires the 'light source' vocabulary

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