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Grade: 5
Date:
Topic: Light
Subject: Theme Based learning
1. Jamila learns about the Earth and the Sun.
She draws a picture.
(a) Describe what the picture shows about the Earth and the Sun.
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(b) Jamila says the Sun is not moving.
The Sun appears to move.
Explain why the Sun appears to move.
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2. Class 6 investigates light.
A hole is cut in a box.
A flashlight (torch) is put inside the box.
Different materials are put over the hole in the box.
(a) Predict what will happen if the material is opaque.
Complete the sentence.
If the material is opaque I predict
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(b) Which material is opaque?
Circle the correct answer.
glass
ice
water
wood
3.
a. Explain the difference between reflection and refraction.
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b. Give one real-life example of each.
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4. What are convex and concave lenses? Draw them.
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5. What type of lens is used in a magnifying glass? Justify your choice.
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6. A beam of light hits a mirror at a 30° angle. What will be the angle of reflection?
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