
Light
Light is a form of energy that allows us to see. This unit helps students explore the properties of light: where it comes from, how it moves, and how it interacts with objects. Objects can absorb light, reflect it, or both. Certain surfaces absorb more light than others. Absorbed light energy turns into heat energy. When an object blocks light, shadows form on the opposite side and resemble the object. Visible light is made up of all the colors of the rainbow. Objects appear colorful because they absorb certain colors of light and reflect others to our eyes. Understanding the physical properties of light helps us anticipate how light will behave as we use it and interact with it. Light also adds to the beauty and complexity of the world around us.
Unit Nonfiction Books

All About Light
low- Single-sided book
- Double-sided book
- Book Quiz
- Digital
- Single-sided book
- Double-sided book
- Book Quiz
- Digital
- Single-sided book
- Double-sided book
- Book Quiz
- Digital
Lesson Resources
- Nonfiction Book Teacher's Guide
- Discussion Cards
- Blank Discussion Cards
Project-Based Learning Packs
Process Activities
FOCUS Books

Fireflies
low- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Color Blindness
mid- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Light From Space
mid- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Stained Glass
mid- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital

Fun House Mirrors
high- Single-sided
- Double-sided
- Teaching Tips
- Digital
Supporting Materials
Investigation Packs
Properties of Light
- Complete Investigation Pack
- Investigation Pack Teacher's Guide
- I.File Response Sheet
- I.Files Teaching Tips
I.Files






Mystery File

Moonlight
- Digital
Science Fair Resources
Science Videos

How Fast Is Light?
- Discussion Questions
- Video

I Can See a Rainbow
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Light and Shadows
- Discussion Questions
- Teaching Tips
- Video

Reflected Light
- Discussion Questions
- Video

Shadow Puppets
- Discussion Questions
- Video
Career Files

Laser Surgeon; Movie Lighting Technician; Skyscraper Light Bulb Changer
- Digital
Quick Reads






Reading A-Z Books
Science Diagrams

How Light Interacts with Objects
- Digital

How Rainbows Form
- Digital

Mixing Colors - Pigments and Light
- Digital

The Sense of Sight
- Digital
Game Packs
Book Assembly
Single-Sided Concept

Download Instructions PDF
Double-Sided Concept

Download Instructions PDF