Illumination of Objects in Darkness - 1st Grade Science
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Which of these objects would illuminate a cave so we can see the objects inside?
Which of these objects would illuminate a cave so we can see the objects inside?
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The best object to bring into a cave would be the fire torch. This would illuminate or light up the area around you so that hidden objects (or dangers) would be visible. In the dark, without any light source, we would not know what is up ahead.
The best object to bring into a cave would be the fire torch. This would illuminate or light up the area around you so that hidden objects (or dangers) would be visible. In the dark, without any light source, we would not know what is up ahead.
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Objects can be seen if a light is available to illuminate them or if they give off their own light.
Objects can be seen if a light is available to illuminate them or if they give off their own light.
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This statement is true. Objects cannot be seen if it is dark. There has to be light from an outside source, or the object has to produce its own light to be seen.
This statement is true. Objects cannot be seen if it is dark. There has to be light from an outside source, or the object has to produce its own light to be seen.
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An object can be seen when light reflected from its surface enters the .
An object can be seen when light reflected from its surface enters the .
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The light must reflect off the surface and enter the eye to be seen. An object will not be seen in darkness because there is no light reflecting off of the object's surface.
The light must reflect off the surface and enter the eye to be seen. An object will not be seen in darkness because there is no light reflecting off of the object's surface.
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Nancy cannot find her favorite shoes in the back of her dark closet. She grabs a flashlight and sees them! Why couldn't she find them before she turned on the flashlight?
Nancy cannot find her favorite shoes in the back of her dark closet. She grabs a flashlight and sees them! Why couldn't she find them before she turned on the flashlight?
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Nancy could not see her shoes in the dark closet because humans cannot see when there is no light. The light must shine on an object and reflect into our eyes for us to see the object clearly, or it must make its own light. Shoes cannot make their own light, and the back of the closet was too dark for her to see.
Nancy could not see her shoes in the dark closet because humans cannot see when there is no light. The light must shine on an object and reflect into our eyes for us to see the object clearly, or it must make its own light. Shoes cannot make their own light, and the back of the closet was too dark for her to see.
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What does the word illuminate mean? Example: I had to illuminate the dark cave to see if there was danger up ahead.
What does the word illuminate mean? Example: I had to illuminate the dark cave to see if there was danger up ahead.
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The word illuminate means to light something up. Humans have good vision, but we do not see well at night because there is limited light. Our eyes rely on light to reflect off the surface of an object so that we can see.
The word illuminate means to light something up. Humans have good vision, but we do not see well at night because there is limited light. Our eyes rely on light to reflect off the surface of an object so that we can see.
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Which choice would be the BEST to illuminate a dark room?
Which choice would be the BEST to illuminate a dark room?
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The best choice to illuminate (or light up) a dark room would be a lantern. A radio would give off little to no light, and a small candle would only produce enough light to see a few inches ahead of you. A lantern would give off much more light and help you to see in the dark.
The best choice to illuminate (or light up) a dark room would be a lantern. A radio would give off little to no light, and a small candle would only produce enough light to see a few inches ahead of you. A lantern would give off much more light and help you to see in the dark.
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Which object makes its own light?
Which object makes its own light?
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A glow stick produces its own light. You can use a glow stick to illuminate a small dark area or to make yourself more easily seen at night time. Glow sticks make their own light when two chemicals are mixed after snapping or shaking the stick.
A glow stick produces its own light. You can use a glow stick to illuminate a small dark area or to make yourself more easily seen at night time. Glow sticks make their own light when two chemicals are mixed after snapping or shaking the stick.
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Bobby's teacher placed a secret object in a cardboard box and taped it closed. She poked small holes in the sides with a pen. She asked Bobby to look inside and tell her the secret object. He tried hard but couldn't tell what was in the box. What is the reason why Bobby couldn't see what was in the box?
Bobby's teacher placed a secret object in a cardboard box and taped it closed. She poked small holes in the sides with a pen. She asked Bobby to look inside and tell her the secret object. He tried hard but couldn't tell what was in the box. What is the reason why Bobby couldn't see what was in the box?
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Bobby couldn't see in the box because it was too dark! Tiny pinholes are not big enough to let enough light inside the box. If Bobby were to make larger holes or more holes, it would allow more light in to illuminate the object.
Bobby couldn't see in the box because it was too dark! Tiny pinholes are not big enough to let enough light inside the box. If Bobby were to make larger holes or more holes, it would allow more light in to illuminate the object.
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The lightning bug is neat because it can make its own light. How does this help the bug?
The lightning bug is neat because it can make its own light. How does this help the bug?
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Lightning bugs use their internal light source to attract other insects. They might eat the other bugs that come to visit them, or if they are from the same species, they may become mates.
Lightning bugs use their internal light source to attract other insects. They might eat the other bugs that come to visit them, or if they are from the same species, they may become mates.
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Why are you able to see these beautiful fish lanterns even in the dark?
Why are you able to see these beautiful fish lanterns even in the dark?
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These beautiful oriental fish lanterns are visible in the dark because there is a light source inside of them illuminating the darkness. Humans must have light to reflect off of an object's surface for our eyes to process the image.
These beautiful oriental fish lanterns are visible in the dark because there is a light source inside of them illuminating the darkness. Humans must have light to reflect off of an object's surface for our eyes to process the image.
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Which of the following objects provides evidence that humans can make light sources?
Which of the following objects provides evidence that humans can make light sources?
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A flashlight is a human-made object, so this gives us evidence or proof that humans can make light sources. The Sun and lightning are both natural sources of light, so nature, not humans, created them.
A flashlight is a human-made object, so this gives us evidence or proof that humans can make light sources. The Sun and lightning are both natural sources of light, so nature, not humans, created them.
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Construct an evidence-based claim to answer the question below.
What illuminates this birthday cake?
Construct an evidence-based claim to answer the question below.
What illuminates this birthday cake?
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The candles on the top illuminate this cake. From the picture, we can observe that the only source of light is coming from the candles, and without them, it would be dark. The background of the picture is dark, so there are no other sources of light.
The candles on the top illuminate this cake. From the picture, we can observe that the only source of light is coming from the candles, and without them, it would be dark. The background of the picture is dark, so there are no other sources of light.
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Tina took a flashlight with her and explored a dark cave. She couldn't see anything but heard strange noises. Once the cave was illuminated with the flashlight, she saw there were tons of snakes! The flashlight went out, and it was dark again. She ran towards the light at the entrance of the cave and went home.
Which two sentences provide evidence that a light source is needed to see in darkness?
Tina took a flashlight with her and explored a dark cave. She couldn't see anything but heard strange noises. Once the cave was illuminated with the flashlight, she saw there were tons of snakes! The flashlight went out, and it was dark again. She ran towards the light at the entrance of the cave and went home.
Which two sentences provide evidence that a light source is needed to see in darkness?
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The sentences that provide evidence of a light source are necessary are, "Once the cave was illuminated with the flashlight, she saw there were tons of snakes! The flashlight went out, and it was dark again.". These sentences explain that once the flashlight illuminated or light up the cave, she could see the snakes. It also states that it went dark again when the flashlight went out. This shows readers that the flashlight is where the light came from and was needed to see in the darkness.
The sentences that provide evidence of a light source are necessary are, "Once the cave was illuminated with the flashlight, she saw there were tons of snakes! The flashlight went out, and it was dark again.". These sentences explain that once the flashlight illuminated or light up the cave, she could see the snakes. It also states that it went dark again when the flashlight went out. This shows readers that the flashlight is where the light came from and was needed to see in the darkness.
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Kelly wants to look for bugs that only come out at night. She looks around and finds an old lantern to bring with her. When she gets outside, it is so dark she can't even see her feet! She turns on the lantern and can see all the bugs crawling on the roots of a tree. She records what she sees and goes inside.
Which two sentences provide evidence that light is needed to see things in the dark?
Kelly wants to look for bugs that only come out at night. She looks around and finds an old lantern to bring with her. When she gets outside, it is so dark she can't even see her feet! She turns on the lantern and can see all the bugs crawling on the roots of a tree. She records what she sees and goes inside.
Which two sentences provide evidence that light is needed to see things in the dark?
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Providing evidence is like giving proof of something or for something. In this short passage, two sentences show us how light is needed to illuminate and see objects in the dark. "When she gets outside, it is so dark she can't even see her feet! She turns on the lantern and can see all the bugs crawling on the roots of a tree." The first sentence lets us know it is dark, and she cannot see anything, not even her feet. In the second sentence, she illuminates the area around her with the lantern so she can see the bugs and roots. These sentences show that light is necessary to see.
Providing evidence is like giving proof of something or for something. In this short passage, two sentences show us how light is needed to illuminate and see objects in the dark. "When she gets outside, it is so dark she can't even see her feet! She turns on the lantern and can see all the bugs crawling on the roots of a tree." The first sentence lets us know it is dark, and she cannot see anything, not even her feet. In the second sentence, she illuminates the area around her with the lantern so she can see the bugs and roots. These sentences show that light is necessary to see.
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Andrew was trying to look down the end of a very long sidewalk to see if his friend was coming, but it was too dark to see. He ran back home and looked for something to bring with him to help him see. Which item should he grab and why?
Andrew was trying to look down the end of a very long sidewalk to see if his friend was coming, but it was too dark to see. He ran back home and looked for something to bring with him to help him see. Which item should he grab and why?
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Andrew should choose the flashlight if he wants to get an item to help him see. A lightbulb will not work without electricity, so holding it up outside will do nothing. A candle will give off light to reflect off objects but only for a short distance, and he is on the end of a very long sidewalk. A flashlight would help him see the long-distance that is needed. It will reflect light off of the objects in the dark so he can see what is around him and if his friend is coming.
Andrew should choose the flashlight if he wants to get an item to help him see. A lightbulb will not work without electricity, so holding it up outside will do nothing. A candle will give off light to reflect off objects but only for a short distance, and he is on the end of a very long sidewalk. A flashlight would help him see the long-distance that is needed. It will reflect light off of the objects in the dark so he can see what is around him and if his friend is coming.
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Which statement best explains why fireworks help us to see at night?
Which statement best explains why fireworks help us to see at night?
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Humans can only see objects when they are illuminated by something that gives off or produces light. Fireworks do both of these things, so they help to light up the night sky and other objects around them. While waiting for a firework show, you may notice it is dark and hard to see the people around you; when the fireworks explode, you can see the people around you more clearly.
Humans can only see objects when they are illuminated by something that gives off or produces light. Fireworks do both of these things, so they help to light up the night sky and other objects around them. While waiting for a firework show, you may notice it is dark and hard to see the people around you; when the fireworks explode, you can see the people around you more clearly.
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I am only able to see in the dark when I have a light to help me. I can use a flashlight, candle, or turn on a lightbulb.
I am only able to see in the dark when I have a light to help me. I can use a flashlight, candle, or turn on a lightbulb.
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This is a true statement. Humans have limited vision in the darkness; we need a light to help us. All of the items listed would be helpful in the dark. This claim is based in fact.
This is a true statement. Humans have limited vision in the darkness; we need a light to help us. All of the items listed would be helpful in the dark. This claim is based in fact.
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Natalie could not see into the dark closet because she wasn't trying hard enough. If she wanted to see in the dark, I think she just needs to practice.
Is this statement based on evidence, or is it an opinion? How do you know?
Natalie could not see into the dark closet because she wasn't trying hard enough. If she wanted to see in the dark, I think she just needs to practice.
Is this statement based on evidence, or is it an opinion? How do you know?
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This statement is based on an opinion. The phrasing "I think" is a big clue that this is not an evidence-based account. If it were, there would be facts, data, observations, and no personal thoughts.
This statement is based on an opinion. The phrasing "I think" is a big clue that this is not an evidence-based account. If it were, there would be facts, data, observations, and no personal thoughts.
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Illumination is necessary to see objects in the dark. I tested this by looking into a dark room with no lights and a dark room with different light sources (candles, flashlights, and lanterns). When I used a light source, I could see what was in the room. When I did not use a light source, I could not see.
Is this statement evidence-based, or is it an opinion? How do you know?
Illumination is necessary to see objects in the dark. I tested this by looking into a dark room with no lights and a dark room with different light sources (candles, flashlights, and lanterns). When I used a light source, I could see what was in the room. When I did not use a light source, I could not see.
Is this statement evidence-based, or is it an opinion? How do you know?
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This statement is evidence-based. The author includes information about testing their theory with different light sources and used a scientific process to do the tests. There is no mention of personal thoughts or opinions.
This statement is evidence-based. The author includes information about testing their theory with different light sources and used a scientific process to do the tests. There is no mention of personal thoughts or opinions.
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To see objects in the dark, I must use a light source to illuminate it. I know this because I performed a set of investigations and collected data. The data showed that when I went into a dark room, and my brother held up a toy, I could not see what it was. When I used a flashlight, I could see the toy.
Is this statement evidence-based, or is it an opinion? How do you know?
To see objects in the dark, I must use a light source to illuminate it. I know this because I performed a set of investigations and collected data. The data showed that when I went into a dark room, and my brother held up a toy, I could not see what it was. When I used a flashlight, I could see the toy.
Is this statement evidence-based, or is it an opinion? How do you know?
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This is an evidence-bassed statement because there is no personal opinion mentioned, and the writer collected data to conclude. Using data is a form of evidence that helps support a conclusion.
This is an evidence-bassed statement because there is no personal opinion mentioned, and the writer collected data to conclude. Using data is a form of evidence that helps support a conclusion.
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