Year 1 Science Sources of Light Worksheets Australian Curriculum v9
Reinforce understanding of sources of light and why light is important in everyday life with this ready-to-use worksheet pack. Designed for Year 1 Science, these activities support students to identify light sources, recognise that some objects reflect light, and understand how light helps us see.
What is included?
• 4 worksheet pages with clear layouts and engaging visuals
• Colouring activity identifying true sources of light and excluding reflective objects
• Drawing and labelling tasks for sources of light at night and during the day
• Scenario-based worksheets exploring how light helps us see for both a night and day scene prompt
Crafted to help students distinguish between light sources and non-light sources, as well as encourage labelling and exploration of providing the foundational level expected for scientific explanations.
Key learning focus:
• Identify natural and artificial sources of light
• Understand that light helps us see
• Recognise that some objects reflect light but are not light sources
• Apply understanding of light in real-world contexts
• Develop early scientific drawing and labelling skills
Classroom use:
• Explicit teaching lessons
• Independent work
• Small group rotations
• Assessment evidence
• Relief lessons
• Classroom displays
Designed for simple, clear student understanding without visual overload!
Curriculum alignment Australian Curriculum v9 Science
Year 1: AC9S1U02 Light and sound are produced by a range of sources and can be sensed
This resource supports:
• Identifying and describing sources of light
• Exploring how light is used in daily life
• Developing observation and recording skills
File type
Microsoft PowerPoint pptx ready to print or display, ensuring no text or image distortion! Prefer a PDF? Just right-click your downloaded file, and select 'Save as PDF', not a problem!
