Objects Need Light - 1st Grade Science
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Which option is not a light source: the Sun or a book?
Which option is not a light source: the Sun or a book?
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A book. Books reflect light but don't produce it.
A book. Books reflect light but don't produce it.
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Which option is a light source: a flashlight or a rock?
Which option is a light source: a flashlight or a rock?
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A flashlight. Flashlights produce light; rocks do not.
A flashlight. Flashlights produce light; rocks do not.
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What is the term for light bouncing off an object and traveling to your eyes?
What is the term for light bouncing off an object and traveling to your eyes?
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Reflection. Light bounces off surfaces and travels to our eyes.
Reflection. Light bounces off surfaces and travels to our eyes.
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Identify the correct statement: The Moon makes light or the Moon reflects light from the Sun.
Identify the correct statement: The Moon makes light or the Moon reflects light from the Sun.
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The Moon reflects light from the Sun. The Moon shines by reflecting sunlight, not making its own.
The Moon reflects light from the Sun. The Moon shines by reflecting sunlight, not making its own.
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Choose the best evidence statement: "It is dark" or "I cannot see the pencil when the light is off".
Choose the best evidence statement: "It is dark" or "I cannot see the pencil when the light is off".
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"I cannot see the pencil when the light is off.". Specific observations provide better evidence than general ones.
"I cannot see the pencil when the light is off.". Specific observations provide better evidence than general ones.
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Which option is correct: Objects are seen because light enters the eyes or because sound enters the eyes?
Which option is correct: Objects are seen because light enters the eyes or because sound enters the eyes?
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Objects are seen because light enters the eyes. Light rays must reach our eyes to create vision.
Objects are seen because light enters the eyes. Light rays must reach our eyes to create vision.
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Which option is the best way to record evidence: write "seen/not seen" or write "cool"?
Which option is the best way to record evidence: write "seen/not seen" or write "cool"?
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Write "seen/not seen" (or similar observations). Objective observations provide scientific evidence.
Write "seen/not seen" (or similar observations). Objective observations provide scientific evidence.
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What is the correct claim supported by evidence from a light test with a lamp and a toy?
What is the correct claim supported by evidence from a light test with a lamp and a toy?
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Objects can be seen only when light is present. This conclusion matches the evidence from light experiments.
Objects can be seen only when light is present. This conclusion matches the evidence from light experiments.
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Which option is true about shadows: They form when light is blocked or when light is added?
Which option is true about shadows: They form when light is blocked or when light is added?
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They form when light is blocked. Objects block light, creating dark areas called shadows.
They form when light is blocked. Objects block light, creating dark areas called shadows.
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What tool can you use to record evidence about light and what you can see?
What tool can you use to record evidence about light and what you can see?
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A simple observation chart or table. Charts help organize and display test results.
A simple observation chart or table. Charts help organize and display test results.
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Which observation best shows evidence: "I can see the toy with a lamp on" or "I like the toy"?
Which observation best shows evidence: "I can see the toy with a lamp on" or "I like the toy"?
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"I can see the toy with a lamp on.". This shows a clear cause-effect relationship with light.
"I can see the toy with a lamp on.". This shows a clear cause-effect relationship with light.
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What is the name of an object that does not make light and is seen by reflected light?
What is the name of an object that does not make light and is seen by reflected light?
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A non-light source. These objects need light from other sources to be visible.
A non-light source. These objects need light from other sources to be visible.
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What is the name of an object that makes its own light, such as the Sun?
What is the name of an object that makes its own light, such as the Sun?
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A light source. These objects produce their own light energy.
A light source. These objects produce their own light energy.
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Identify the correct conclusion: If an object is not visible, then light is absent or light is always present.
Identify the correct conclusion: If an object is not visible, then light is absent or light is always present.
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Light is absent (or not reaching the object/eyes). No visibility means no light is reaching your eyes.
Light is absent (or not reaching the object/eyes). No visibility means no light is reaching your eyes.
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What must be present for your eyes to see most objects clearly?
What must be present for your eyes to see most objects clearly?
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Light must be present. Without light, our eyes cannot detect objects.
Light must be present. Without light, our eyes cannot detect objects.
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