ICSE Class 5 Science, Unit 10: Light and Shadows
From the CISCE curriculum. 3 key concepts, about 1 day of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
The aim of introducing this theme is to develop concepts related to light and shadow. Some physical properties of objects i.e. transparent, opaque, translucent would also be discussed with examples. Another objective is to introduce some simple features of light and its uses and process of shadow formation in simple language.
Your child should be able to
- conduct simple activities by using various objects and classify them
- record observations of each object (as kind of material)
- conduct simple experiment/activity to form the shadow (with the support of elders)
- infer why a shadow is formed and what conditions are required for its formation
- enlist changes seen in sun in the morning, afternoon, evening and night (advise not to see sun with naked eyes)
- infer why day/night are formed
- differentiate between different motions of earth (revolution of earth)
- explain the phenomenon of solar eclipse in simple language
Key concepts in this unit
- Formation of shadows: in day, night, dim light;
- Condition for formation of shadows;
- Day and night formation; some idea of solar and lunar eclipses
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.